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The Comprehensive CIO Career Research Hub – Page 7

High Impact CIO

What distinguishes a hi-impact CIO from their peers? The author presents the core characteristics that make the difference between also rans and CIOs who are seen by their business partners as being up to today’s challenges.

The Changing Role of New IS/IT Leaders

This study compares leadership roles, individual characteristics and position characteristics of newly appointed IS/IT executives (those who have been in their position for two years or less) with established IS/IT executives…Survey results indicate that new leaders spend more time in the informational role and in the change-leader role than established leaders.

Is CIO an IT Expert or a Business Executive?

This research thesis explored the factors affecting the Chief Information Officer (role) and the role of the IT organization in business strategy planning and execution. The research found that the CIO role has already evolved to that of a business leader. Now, the challenge is to manage the transition of IT oriented CIOs to business leaders with technical competency.

Skills and Competencies of the Future CIO

This research paper identifies critical skills and competencies required of the future chief information officer (CIO). It also discusses the characteristics of the IT Organization required to meet business needs.

A Review of the CIO Role

This research project set out to understand the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and its evolution over time and progressions going forward. The investigation determined the importance of alignment between senior management expectations and the role played by the CIO – it is an imperative for both the CEO and the CIO to clearly enunciate their expectations.

CIO Priorities for 2012

This survey provides insights into CIO priorities for 2012 and beyond – what are CIOs being asked to work on? what are CIOs working on? Good insights into the CIO agenda for the year.

How can a CIO Drive Strategy?

This compilation of interviews with CIOs illustrates how they are transforming their role from that of technology head to business leader.

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