One of the key traits of a successful CIO is his or her ability to tailor their management style to fit today's technological environment. In an article for CIO.com, Rich Hein, the source's managing editor, says that this is important because of the speed at which technology evolves, and its impact on specific industries.
For example, older software like Windows XP is used by many companies, although it is no longer supported by Microsoft. Not only are there special regulations that apply to enterprise software, the CIOs choices help steer users toward a solution that will last in the future. To accomplish this, the CIO must be knowledgeable of important IT trends and proactive enough to oversee adoption.
In an article for Tom's IT Pros from 2013, Ed Tittel and Earl Follis talk about the growing need for CIOs and CTOs to be knowledgeable of not just relevant technology, but the business they work for in general. They advise anyone looking to get into this field to have a wide range of experience and be more involved with the company.
"The typical job requirements of a CIO or a CTO include technical, financial and organizational experience," they write. "Efforts over the last ten years to more closely link IT to the business side of a company adds in-depth business knowledge to the CIO and CTO job requirements mix."
Whether it's the platforms used for managing important business processes or the technology needed to run those systems successfully, it's the CIO's responsibility to find company-appropriate up-to-date solutions. Global executive search firms help companies find candidates experienced in pacing an IT project so it is compliant with industry standards. They will also find someone who has a forward-thinking view of how future updates should be handled.
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