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
The CIO role is changing. They are expected to be business leaders. They are now expected to be general managers. This article highlights yet another expectation – they are expected to be general contractors! So how should you deal with these expectations? Here are some tips.
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
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 comprehensive analysis provides an insightful look at the evolution of the CIO role in the public sector, emphasizing the transition to strategic leadership in managing IT for government services.
A good discussion on the role and responsibilities of a CIO driven by the expectations of their business partners.
What is your job description. If it is not too late to get that down, this is a good place to start!
What does Chief Information Officer, aka CIO, mean? Nothing really. Nothing meaningful in any event. This article puts a framework for the CIO role – responsibilities and qualifications for the CIO. Good read!
Enclosed is a research study that provides invaluable insight into the changing/evolving/emerging role of the CIO. For those of you who do not have the time – or the inclination – to go through a lengthy study, enclosed is a two page abstract.
