It is critical these days that CIO’s …
- not just know the strategic business goals,
- not just be expert technologists, but
- be very good listeners,
- be excellent communicators, in English/Spanish/French or a language of your choice, and not techno-English/Spanish/French etc,
- be focused on knowing the business and its operational processes,
- be willing to work closely with the business to better understand the needs,
- provide both cost-effective and revenue-enhancing solutions that meet business needs,
- have strong quality assurance practices in place,
- have strong portfolio management practices in place, and last but not least
- be fiscally prudent leaders.
