What It Takes To Get To And Succeed In The C Suite
CIO Success Factors, the first report from TechExecs' CIO Peer Research, is all about the keys that power accomplishments and attainments. Here are some questions we put to well over a dozen heads of IT:
- What were the key factors in your rise to the top of IT?
- What does it take to continue succeeding at the C suite?
- What difficult, but important lessons have you learned along the way?
- What career-advancing gems would you offer a young professional with great promise?
- What does successful collaboration with the executive team look like?
- What are the secrets to superior vendor management?
What People Are Saying About CIO Success Factors
“I conduct IT Service Management training for various companies throughout the US. The CIO Success Factors report was extremely helpful to me. I read the entire report and found it very enlightening. I have recommended this report to many students, their peers and executive management.” Brady Orand, Principal, ITILYaBrady
“I found (the report) to be extremely valuable. The career roadmap was very insightful and helps me out as I develop my own career track. I’m at a point where I am ready to start moving up the ladder, and this research helped me set some goals and illustrates where I should be and when.” Brad Gorka, IT Manager, The Link Group
“Just one comment – FANTASTIC! You have a set a high bar for this service! I cannot wait for future reports.” Paul Valdez, former IT Director – USA, Cemex; former CTO, City of Houston Public Works & Engineering
“Excellent work. The depth and quality of research is not something one sees often on this topic. Incredibly useful to both existing and aspiring CIOs.” Chris Carter, Director of Global IT, CapRock Communications
“Great job! It is a very thorough report that will be beneficial to all CIOs and future CIOs.” Tom Rodenbaugh, Technology Director, 1st Global, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DETAILED FINDINGS
FORWARD
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DETAILED FINDINGS
- Defining CIO Success
- The CIO’s View of Strategic Parameters
- Becoming a CIO
- On Business Acumen
- On People Skills
- On Tackling Tough Problems
- On Humility
- Other Critical Success Factors
- Difficult Lessons Along The Way
- Factors Impacting Continued Success
- Advice to Rising Stars
- Collaborating With Colleagues
- Leading The Team
- Developing Vendor Relationships
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CIO Success Factors is a 28-page report based on extensive interviews with well over a dozen CIOs and heads of IT. It is available exclusively from CIO Peer Research. Click below to purchase.