First Days On The Job As A CIO
InformationWeek, Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
Becoming chief information officer is a goal for many IT professionals. But what do you do when you finally get there?
Your career goal was to become CIO, and now you've achieved the position. For your first 60 days on the job, here are the things you should do first to set a course for long-term success.
1. Get to know your boss and peers.
Being a successful CIO is a political, not just a technical job. It begins with getting to know your boss, which in most cases will be the CEO. What kind of person is the CEO? What does he or she think IT must accomplish to be successful, and what types of past IT performance would the CEO just as soon avoid? Does the CEO have an IT background?