The new CIO plays a hybrid role \u2013 part IT operations executive, part business executive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This shift in responsibilities has been occurring for years, and it will continue to reshape the CIO\u2019s mandate for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To succeed as a CIO, both now and in the future, it is important to understand what these changes are, how to keep up in today\u2019s economy, and how to prepare for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cold\u201d CIO \u2013 the traditional role played by the CIO \u2013 is that of an IT operations manager. Responsibilities generally revolved around IT services management, delivery, maintenance, and other operational IT functions such as cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key distinction between the new and old CIO role is that modern CIOs are increasingly focused on strategic business initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few ways that the modern definition of CIO is changing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naturally, it is impossible for CIOs to take on responsibilities such as these while still maintaining their previous role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result is that most CIOs are rebalancing their workloads. A survey from IDG<\/a> found that most CIOs tend to split their duties between operations and digital business initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n