Careers

Making of a CIO

Today's CIO almost needs to be a superhuman as the expectations are such. This transition from a technology executive needs to start early in the career. What does it take to identify a potential CIO candidate and groom him/her to taken on the challenge?

A CIO's Performance Appraisal

A CIO's role is more crucial to organizational success today, than ever before. How well established are performance benchmarks? How can a CIO's ongoing performance be measured effectively?

CIO Turnover: A Four Year Itch

On an average, about every 4 years, many CIOs move on. Some say there are no challenges left to resolve and others say that there are way too many! In either case it seems like a 4 year itch, the results of which may not be in the best interest of the organization or the CIO.

CIO Trainee: A Tough Road Ahead

There is a tremendous talent pool out there with potential to become the next successful CIO. Most don't know their potential or are not exposed to the right grooming. Then there are others who are ready but don't seem to get the right opportunity. What can be done to pave the path for these CIO trainees?

CIO at Large: Freedom, Paranoia, et al

Senior IT professionals go through an emotional roller coaster ride when their IT leadership role in a company comes to an un/planned end. It can be challenging to find another equally high profiled IT leadership role, given the way the previous job ended. Also, after working 70-80 hour work weeks, the sudden lull can be unnerving. When faced with such a dramatic change in their career path, what should accomplished IT leaders do?