Taking on one of the most difficult C-level roles requires a broad spectrum of skills. Here’s a breakdown of what it takes — and the two areas where keen focus will unlock your ability to achieve the rest.
Companies expect a lot from their CIOs: integral knowledge of the business, visible financial results, and agility, as well as the ability to manage change, actively collaborate with business leaders, and explain IT in plain English.
It’s a tall order that requires a broad spectrum of skills. It once prompted a CFO contemporary of mine to say, “I’m glad you’re the CIO. I could never meet all of those diverse expectations.”
