CIOs: Are You Being The Champions Of Change For Modern Business?
CIO, Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
In addition to managing the wide range of emerging tech, IT leaders are continually expected to step out of their comfort zones and steer the ship during periods of transformation.
Staying on the front foot is a tricky balancing act, but these four actions help secure a true course.
Managing IT infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency is just one dimension of the IT leader role. Being central in bringing about broader change, stimulating business growth, and driving innovation make up others.
In recent Deloitte findings, over half of CIOs reported that they view themselves as change agents rather than as technical gurus, with another 59% describing themselves as enablers of transformation and innovation. But they're not working alone. CIO.com's 2025 State of the CIO survey results show that 75% of CIOs are collaborating closely with business leaders to plan a way forward and drive AI adoption.