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Essential Resources on the Role of the CIO – Page 7

CIO Survey (2016) (3)

This survey of CIOs uncovers a fundamental change in the CIO role. Digital disruption is in full swing and technology is a strategic weapon to create competitive advantage. So, the CIO is now a business leader transforming the business model through technology innovation. Get it? Let's get the details behind

CIO Survey (2013)

This survey of CIOs focuses on the changing requirements for the CIO role – multiple functional expertise is becoming a requirement giving CIOs sleepless nights! Building bridges with the business, especially the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is a must in this brave new world of disruption. Save costs and make money is the new mantra. CIO role is important because it has influence over the business not control over the computer room. Great Read!

CIO Survey (2016)

This annual survey tracks the course a CIO must set for themselves to create lasting business value for their enterprise. Each year, it takes a different element of this journey and elaborates on it. This year's focus is on charting the course to business value. 

CIO's innovation playbook

The Innovative CIO – How IT Leaders Can Drive Business Value

This playbook is essential for CIOs aiming to implement and scale technology-driven innovation in government settings. It outlines a five-stage innovation lifecycle, addresses key barriers such as procurement constraints and cultural resistance, and provides actionable recommendations for fostering a supportive environment. Real-world case studies highlight effective strategies, while targeted metrics guide success. Use this to enhance operational efficiency and align IT initiatives with organizational missions.

What a CEO Wants from Their CIO?

This presentation discusses the evolving role of the CIO – from head of the IT function to a business leader, the journey has taken many twists, and turns – , how the CIO role is being shaped by the CEO's requirements, and what is the current CIO Role, and its responsibilities. An excellent discussion on a topic that should be of interest to every CIO!

CIO’s Leadership Agenda

What lies ahead for corporate IT? How should the CIO anticipate, and deal with this impending change. This presentation – in a very interesting manner – discusses the trends shaping the future of business, the challenges, and opportunities it presents for IT, and the ways in which a CIO could

CIO as a Venture Capitalist

CIO 3.0 is upon us. No longer are CIOs heads of technology, or enabler of business, they are driving business strategy. Is there a need to change the paradigm for the CIO Role to that of a business strategist? Can elements of other business roles help the new CIO? This paper discusses using the "venture capitalist" role as a model for the CIO's stewardship of IT investments. Does it fit? You decide!

The Evolution of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Role

The Evolution of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Role

This article explores the critical role of the CTO in an organization’s IT strategy, and how understanding the responsibilities and working collaboratively with the CIO can drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.

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