CIOs are stepping out of the back office and embracing a strategic role
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CIOs are gaining recognition for their involvement in business strategy.
To move from a supporting position to a strategic role, IT leaders need to showcase their understanding of an organization's business objectives and how IT projects can contribute towards achieving them.
A successful transition requires being adaptable to change and a collaborative and data-driven approach.
In our infographic, you will find insights, including data from the Foundry State of the CIO Study 2023, that show:
- 52% of CIOs aspire to become less support-focused and more strategic
- Why CIOs must ditch legacy processes that hinder delivering business value
- The five ways CIOs can build IT maturity to support strategy