Being a Strategic Enabler Ensures the CIO Role Remains Relevant

Author(s): Bushra Tobah

The CIO role is not dead; it is evolving. If CIOs fail to keep up with rapidly changing business environments, they risk becoming irrelevant to the rest of the enterprise. This research note provides guidance on:

  • The need for the transformation of the CIO.
  • A vision for CIOs seeking to ensure their strategic roles.
  • An action plan with steps to transform the IT department from a cost center to a strategic enabler.

By reorienting their thinking and taking concrete steps, CIOs can turn themselves into trusted business partners that leverage IT to facilitate enhanced productivity.