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New CIO: Set goals for yourself as both
a strategic C-suite leader and head of
the IT function
“The first 100 days
of a CIO, new or
experienced, is a
defining time in which
to establish yourself
and your value, and
set the foundation of
technology delivery
for the organization.”
1
Identify how, as the new CIO, you can provide value for your own IT team and your
C-suite peers by assessing the new environment and stakeholders, and building informed
change initiatives to achieve short-term and long-term business outcomes.
2
Understand the impact of the leader you are replacing and what strategic initiatives are
currently underway. This will help you determine the context of the new leadership role
and help maintain continuity across in-flight initiatives.
3
Identify, establish and cultivate stakeholder relationships for ongoing collaboration,
calibration and alignment in pursuing the imperative operational outcomes that generate
business value.
4
Communicate with leaders, stakeholders and the entire organization to maximize the
clarity of your digital vision, the value that technology provides and how they play an
active role in the enterprise’s digital transformation.
5
Augment your first 100 days’ phases as needed, based on your leadership maturity
and organizational ambitions.
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