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The CIO Role: CIO as Change Leader

Insight and information for forward-thinking CIOs

Today's CIOs are embracing a whole new role: helping lead the transformation of their companies

The CIO role constantly evolves, but one thing does not change: Successful CIOs earn their access to the executive suite by helping their companies compete. That means getting the best from their people, processes and information. How? By continuously empowering business change through innovations that keep their IT operations highly responsive, resilient, efficient and security rich. In the papers and podcasts that follow, we explore the new CIO role as change leader.

The New CIO: Insights from the Center for CIO Leadership

Learn about the challenges facing CIOs today and the emerging role of the CIO as a business leader helping to drive change and innovation.

CIO implications of the 2007 CIO Leadership Survey

Business-savvy CIOs are joining the senior leadership team and leveraging their positions to enhance business value.

Creating an adaptable workforce: Important implications for CIOs

Drawing from the IBM Global Human Capital Study 2008, we identify key roles for CIOs in developing a workforce that supports business priorities and maintains an effective IT organisation.

Pursuing operational excellence in IT

A service-oriented operating environment can help CIOs align IT and business objectives and enhance IT effectiveness.

Integrating the finance organisation for global business: Important implications for CIOs

CIOs have a major role to play in partnering with CFOs to transform fragmented data into essential business insights and intelligence for profitable growth.

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Dave McGovern

Dave McGovern
IBM Global Technology Services

If you have a question about the CIO's role in the enterprise of the future, Dave has the answer.


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