The Role of the CIO In Leading Transformation


How to effectively lead the IT Organization in transforming the enterprise? Read On!


The recent spurt of transformation in the digital age has introduced a new challenge for the C-Suite which must figure out how to make this shift successful and derive real business value from it. Consequently, many organizations are turning to new strategies and models in order to adapt and transform. In turn, the CIO is being charged with applying technology to power this transformation - figure out how to use IT to increase business agility.

To succeed, a CIO must learn how to be open to innovative ideas, engage with the business, and identify risks and devise mitigation for them. This would be a serious assignment in and of itself but we know that this is added to an already long and challenging to-do list.

So, how do you overcome this challenge? Thankfully, there is help.

This report provides an excellent overview of transformation, the imperatives it places on the IT Organization, the role of the CIO, and how to manage it effectively. CIOs will learn what is expected of them and how to deliver against these expectations.

This report on the role of the transformative CIO will help you understand:

  • What is Transformation?
  • What are the different types of business transformations?
  • How to identify the best type of transformation for your organization?
  • How to use an innovative layered approach to manage change?
  • How to apply governance principles to organizational transformation?
  • What is a transformation management office and why and how to create a TMO?
  • How to create and manage a transformation roadmap?

The report contends that it is important for the CIO to collaborate with the CTO to bring about effective transformation. While the CIO and CTO roles are separate, the relationship between the two executives is critical to success. Often, these executives share a common mandate to drive company performance by balancing top-line contributions with bottom-line efficiencies. This allows for a better alignment of goals and helps the transformation be more successful.

This approach is based upon key principles and a focus on aligning the transformation program with the business’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives. It explains what is expected of a transformative CIO and how best to meet this challenge.




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