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How A New CIO Can Fix The Mess Left By Their Predecessor

InformationWeek, Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

Welcome aboard! You might notice, your predecessor left behind more than a few loose ends.

Day one as CIO can mean opening up a box of leftover IT nightmares. Whether you're an experienced or first-time CIO, getting started in a new post will be a challenge. To make matters worse, it turns out that the previous leader didn't only drop the ball but left behind a total shambles that threatens to degrade or destroy IT performance. It's now your turn to set things right.

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