getty While the chief executive officer is in charge of big-picture business decisions, in today’s tech-driven economy, a CEO depends a lot on their chief information officer. With their in-depth knowledge of technology and how it can help achieve business goals, CIOs have been seeing their role and influence grow across industries. From tapping into their tech knowledge to leveraging their understanding of digital risk, a CEO can learn a lot from a CIO. Below, 14 members of Forbes Technology Council share important qualities, skills and expertise today’s CEOs need from their CIOs, and why. 1. Knowledge Of ‘How Everything Connects’ CIOs need to understand the business, the market, the competition and the customers to the same degree as the CEO. Technology is now driving many elements in the market, and it is important to make the right decision at the right time for any technology initiative. Understanding “how everything connects” allows the CIO to be able to successfully affect the business, the market and the customer. – Michael Loggins , SMC Corporation of America 2. An Ability To Communicate The Value Of Technology CEOs need their CIOs to be knowledgeable about technology and its impact on the business, […]
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