The Changing Role of Today’s CIO
In particular, CEOs rely on the CIO for guidance around digital transformation. Organizations must transform how they operate and take advantage of new technologies to better engage customers and employees.
Digital transformation falls squarely on the shoulders of IT leaders. CIOs are under pressure to drive transformation – overcoming barriers such as cultures that are resistant to change, employees who want to upload files anywhere, and increased concerns about data security.
CEOs also expect CIOs to achieve results now. The longer you wait, the more likely you will fall behind your competitors and fail to catch up. With so much at stake, it’s not surprising that CIOs are worried. According to a recent survey, 83 percent of IT leaders fear that they will be fired if their digital transformation efforts fail.3
Luckily, there are ways CIOs can transform their organization, while reducing their risks and boosting their chances of success.
63% Of CEOs are likely to change the business model within the next three years. ²