Insight into the emerging role of the CIO. Leader or technologist? Visionary or implementer? Maverick or collaborator? Heidrick & Struggles talks to real life CIOs and provides examples to take an in depth look at what makes CIOs successful – some is up to them but a lot depends on
 This report examines the role of CIOs in restructuring how work is conducted throughout the organization.
New research suggests that companies are more likely to achieve high performance when the CIO is a genuine peer of other C-suite executives. But this level of respect comes only to those who earn it.
Is it about time to change the CIO title? Is it about time the role got redefined?
In the very first “State of the CIO” special issue, published in 2002, we asked several knowledgeable observers to speculate on the future of the CIO role. Some predicted that the job would split into two distinct types: a strategic CIO who would focus on creating value through technology, and
This industry report offers a thorough exploration of social media marketing in 2023, highlighting key trends, effective tactics, and essential tools for marketers.
It never ceases to amaze me that we consider the expectation of CIOs as business leaders to be “new”. There is nothing emerging, changing, or evolving about this expectation of this role. Would a CFO’s jaw drop if they heard that they are expected to be business leaders? Would a
This analysis provides a thorough examination of the transformative journey IT organizations must undertake to stay effective in the future, focusing on innovation and strategic alignment.
“This spring, World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz was forced out after being accused of arranging a big raise and promotion for a woman with whom he was having a relationship. As anyone who works in an office knows, though, favoritism isn’t confined to love and sex: Family relationships and close
There is a war on and you are in it. You may not know it. You may not acknowledge it. But the fact remains that you are at war. No, you are not inadvertently in Iraq – trust me, that is an experience you will feel – nor are you
