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Essential Resources on the Role of the CIO – Page 9

What is the Future of the CIO Role?

<span style="line-height: 1.6em;">There are forces at play that might fundamentally change the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) – a better understanding of strengths and weaknesses of the current CIO role, the need for a business focused, strategy driven leader of the IT function, the advent of game changing technologies such as cloud computing and smart phones – so this research explores both the factors driving this change and their impact on the CIO role and IT Organization.</span><br />

June 20, 2013

CIO Effectiveness

What are the variables that affect a chief information officer’s (CIO) effectiveness? What attributes define an effective CIO? This research study explores this issue to help a CIO understand what it will take to become successful in their role.

June 14, 2013

CIO to CEO

Can a Chief Information Officer (CIO) become a successful Chief Executive Officer (CEO)? This article explores this issue and suggests that a CIO can indeed become a successful CEO provided they focus on behavioral skills.

June 14, 2013

Business and Trends Shaping The Future of the CIO Role

This paper discusses the business and technology trends shaping the business landscape and their implications for the IT organization and the CIO Role. The key takeaway is to create a capability to monitor and assess trends and create strategy to harness them for business value.

June 14, 2013

The Role of the Government CIO

A series of articles on the role of the government chief information officer (CIO) discussion is led by serving government CIOs.

June 14, 2013

CIO Role in Information Management

This academic paper discusses information management as a discipline using an integrated framework and defines the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) as an agent in the information management capability of an organization.

May 17, 2013

Understanding IT Leadership: An Analysis of CIO Priorities

This analysis investigates how CIOs prioritize leadership attributes using Q-methodology. It reveals four distinct leadership styles, providing valuable insights for IT leaders aiming to enhance their leadership strategies and drive organizational success.

May 17, 2013
CIO CTO Role Definition

CIO CTO Role Definition

The role and responsibility of the CTO is discussed in detail. This in-depth analysis explores the growing complexity of CIO responsibilities and how the introduction of a CTO can ease the strain. By dividing business and technical leadership roles, organizations can improve performance, reduce turnover, and maintain continuity in their IT strategies. This post provides a detailed look at the challenges CIOs face today and offers actionable insights on structuring an effective CIO/CTO partnership.

May 17, 2013

The Role of the CIO: Identifying and Bridging the Skills Gap

This in depth research surveyed CIOs and C-Suite executives to develop a picture of the changing role of the CIO: What are the key skills needed for the CIO role? How do current CIOs fare? What skill gaps must a CIO bridge so they are relevant? What are the impediments

April 9, 2013
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