2. Data Center
Focus
You enjoy technology management
and reacting to requests from the
business. Your KPIs focus on IT
metrics such as uptime, lines of code
per day, and number of change
requests. You’re really more of an IT
manager. Best to start thinking more
strategically and driving business
innovation to ensure you stay relevant.
3. IT Services
Focus
You are focused on aligning the
IT function with the needs of the
business and see yourself as a service
provider — one where the customer
is always right. Unfortunately, always
delivering what users want may not
always be in the best interest of the
business. Broaden your thinking to
include external customer needs.
4. Boardroom
Influencer
You play a role in shaping and even
driving business strategy — from
outside the boardroom. You are
business-oriented and remain focused
on external customers. You form
strong relationships with key board
members and work to influence them
when necessary. This approach works
well for you. You’re a CIO who wants
to get things done without feeling the
heat of being a boardroom player.
5. Boardroom
Insider
You see yourself as a business leader
first and a CIO second. You can
suppress your vested interest in IT
and think in terms of what is best
for the organization. You are a well-
rounded individual who can speak
the languages of both business and
technology. Your ultimate goal may be
to become a CEO, and you are on the
path to get there.
6. The Next CEO
Your organization has recognized that
all businesses are digital businesses —
and it makes sense that the CEO has
a strong digital background. You are
less focused on technology and more
focused on insight, business model
disruption, and collaboration. You
place trends such as mobility, social,
and devolved decision-making at the
heart of your organization’s strategy.
The business world needs more CEOs
like you, with technical roots, to stay
competitive.
7. WHAT KIND OF CIO ARE YOU?
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO NEXT TO ENSURE
THE CAREER YOU WANT?
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