CIO OPINION
Historically , IT teams have been considered a back-end operation providing products and services .
To combat skill gaps and staffing shortages , forward thinking CIOs are turning to intelligent learning solutions that provide IT teams with engaging , multi-modal content and tailored learning paths . This approach can meet each individual ’ s learning requirements and encourages people to fit learning into their working day when and where they can .
Becoming a boardroom influencer
Today ’ s CIO has a central role in creating corporate strategy . With IT established as an integral part of business , the CIO has the potential to become an influencer within the boardroom , using the rise of digital technology as an opportunity to drive digital strategy . More than just an IT engineer , the CIO and top IT management can become business decision-makers .
A savvy CIO boardroom influencer will boost crossdepartmental collaboration . Not just to increase efficiency or cut costs but to create true partnerships at the top where they can demonstrate leadership .
For example , the CIO can engage digitally-savvy customers , by teaming up with the CMO . Using data to get to know customers better , identifying behavior patterns and predicting trends , analyzing profitability of products and services so they can be flexible in offerings .
The entire organization faces the digital disruption challenge so it ’ s up to the CIO to provide leadership , decision-making , performance improvement and innovation .
It ’ s also crucial to ensure IT teams and employees have access to effective training resources that can support their professional development and equip them for Digital Transformation .
Ultimately , as digitalization progresses , the CIO has the opportunity to move away from their traditional ITfocused role to become a business leader .
By honing their leadership skills , being open to collaboration with other department heads and ensuring their IT teams are adequately skilled for Digital Transformation , CIOs can firmly position themselves as boardroom influencers . p
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