Micromanaging, wasting precious time and energy on tasks that could easily be handled by a department chief or other IT team member, is a common CIO trait, particularly among newcomers to the job who are more accustomed to receiving instructions than issuing them.
Knowing how to spot the difference between a C-level task and routine daily clutter requires a combination of skills, says Adam Landau, CIO at rideshare insurance provider Buckle. “Delegating tasks allows the leader to focus on higher priority items which could have a greater impact on the organization,” he notes. “Staying focused on higher impact tasks helps set the organization up for future success.”
