CIOs are stretched more than ever before — and that’s a good thing

Modern digital leaders have to climb an ever steepening responsibility curve. Successful CIOs embrace this challenge and collaborate with their executive peers to transform the business. Credit: Pressmaster / Shutterstock The CIO role is in a constant state of flux. What was a thorough set of roles and responsibilities a few years ago is far from adequate today, so the operationally focused CIO of the last decade isn’t the digital leader of the future, says Omer Grossman, global CIO at technology specialist CyberArk. “Some CIOs just try and keep the lights on,” he says. “That’s a basic task and you don’t need a CIO for that role — an IT manager can handle that. To stay relevant, your role as a CIO must evolve.” [ Learn the key roles that define transformational IT leaders today and how to elevate your CIO role | Sign up for CIO newsletters! ] Pioneering digital leaders help organizations make the most out of emerging technologies, but to be successful, they must keep up with the fast pace of change and deliver the right solutions at the right time, and at the right cost. The good news is CIOs are embracing this demand. Foundry’s […]

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