Our definitive guide examines the latest best practice in managing IT and the key skills needed to be a successful CIO
Future CIOs must think strategically
The IT leaders of tomorrow will have to make themselves indispensable to the business – while driving effective change and demonstrating sound leadership skills.
The tough business climate offers IT leaders a golden opportunity to shine, but only if they focus on rapid results and advertising their achievements.
Case study: Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide's IT director believes IT's role is to make the business fitter, leaner and faster.
Holiday Extras' web and marketing director urges managers to focus on what they do best.
To succeed as a chief information officer takes business savvy, technical know-how and organisational awareness.
Universities target aspiring CIOs
New courses are aimed at experienced IT professionals.
Anatomy of an IT leader: From master to orchestrator
The era of command-and-control management is over, says Freeform Dynamics' Dale Vile.
Anatomy of an IT leader: CIOs must be champions of integration
The role of CIO needs to be redefined, says management consultant Colin Beveridge.
Anatomy of an IT leader: How to earn the confidence of the board
CIOs must demonstrate a good understanding of the business challenges facing their employer, says Henley Business School's Sharm Manwani.
