Interviewees of the CIO Insomnia Project were asked to discuss areas of concern that as technology leaders are keeping them up at night. Several technology leaders were interviewed, including Lisa Calkins. Topics that were addressed include: staffing issues, prioritizing projects, managing budgets, and enhancing IT security. A range of opinions were suggested regarding these matters. Retaining IT staff members was considered as especially challenging, and there was consensus amongst the CIO's that constantly challenging staff members is essential. 

Under Lisa's leadership, Amadeus Consulting has evolved into one of the country's leading software development consulting companies by assisting clients with a wide range of technology, operational and marketing challenges beyond their immediate software development needs.

When asked for advice on managing the stresses of being a technology leader, Lisa says: "Putting it in perspective, you have to keep life in perspective...This particular stress that is keeping you up at night isn't the one that's going to keep you up at night next year. That's what helps me sleep at night."

The other technology leaders interviewed in the CIO insomnia Project were: Joseph Corr of Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Michael Parsons of Presilient, Craig Boivin of Highland Bank, and Trevor Dierdoff of Amnet.

Robert Half Technology is a division of Robert Half International Inc. Known for their specialized staffing divisions; Robert Half International Inc. places professionals in the finance and accounting, information technology, legal, administrative, and marketing and creative industries. Robert Half International also is the parent company of Protiviti, a leading provider of independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting services.