The strategic Chief Information Officer

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to discuss how Chief Information Officers (CIOs) can be the catalysts of change and play an influential role in pushing strategic transformations in their organizations.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is a strategy framework pyramid with the mapped CIO’s responsibilities suggesting CIOs to move up the pyramid by spending more time in strategy analysis and development to gain the strong strategic alignment with the business.

Findings

CIOs need to prioritize the strategic elements of their role and build strong relationships with the front of the business to analyze and develop the organization strategy.

Originality/value

The paper provides valuable information in a very concise and easy-to-understand format, thus saving executives hours of browsing and reading time.

Citation

Toor, T. (2017), "The strategic Chief Information Officer", Strategic Direction, Vol. 33 No. 3, pp. 15-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-11-2016-0147