Skill sets for an IT Executive

While leadership styles may vary, following is a time honored skill set for an IT Executive
1. S\He should be knowledgeable about all aspects of business; logistics and operations, finance cash flow and budgeting that would enable him to take time sensitive decisions that would impact all sides of the business.
2. S\He should be a quick decision maker but at the same time should be flexible enough to take decisions with changing requirements and circumstances
3. S\He should be firm with deadlines but at the same time compassionate enough to account for any personal emergencies
4. S\He should be a good negotiator and should show strength and decisiveness in his dealings
5. S\He should have excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Should have long range vision and goal settings requiring techniques of forecasting, anticipating and strategic decision making.
7. S\He should be a good leader and should have the potential of creating faith in himself and the organization.