CIO Role

Thu, May 16, 2013 - Steven VanRoekel sees the federal-agency CIO as a pivotal figure, but not a micromanager. At FOSE, the nation's tech chief outlines how federal CIOs can lay the groundwork for a more fluid, productive IT apparatus.

Thu, May 16, 2013 - Healthcare IT is becoming one of the fastest growing areas in the job market as health service providers rush to get compliant and adopt new technologies.

Tue, May 14, 2013 - In a perfect world promoting internally is a good way to lower costs, create a talent pipeline and build morale. However, in the real world, you must weigh those benefits against the need to get the right skillset for the job.

Fri, May 10, 2013 - Customers in 26 countries can now use the store

Mon, May 06, 2013 - Most managers want their team members to be more proactive when it comes to making decisions. IT Team leaders at any level can use a 'Tree Decision Rights' model to identify different types of decisions and then work with their team members to empower them to take on more decision-making responsibly.

Mon, May 06, 2013 - Director of IT at Clif Bar and Co. Gary Hensley answers questions about the value of certifications, transitioning to the security field and becoming a leader.

Mon, May 06, 2013 - IT workers increasingly need to have business acumen along with technical skills so they can better help struggling companies boost the bottom line.

Thu, May 02, 2013 - TechAmerica's annual survey of federal CIOs reveals anxieties over chronic fiscal constraints and lack of budget authority. But there's more: Add security threats and challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent to the list of CIO concerns.

Wed, May 01, 2013 - Finding IT pros with business skills has always been a bear. So award-winning CIOs are taking radical steps to train, recruit or grow the hybrid staff they covet. (Plus: Meet the new members of the CIO Hall of Fame and the Ones to Watch winners.)

Tue, April 30, 2013 - Expert: The project in Washington state looks 'very complicated'

Tue, April 30, 2013 - An executive adviser urges CIOs not to be passive in developing a relationship with the new CEO. Speak up about opportunities for business growth and communicate the business impact of the IT function.

Mon, April 29, 2013 - This divisional CIO got his promotion after a stint in the IT infrastructure group -- a stint that some would view as career suicide, but he viewed as valuable experience

Mon, April 29, 2013 - It's time for CIOs to find out which communication technologies customers prefer, and give customer-service reps the data they need to answer questions, says a Forrester analyst.

Mon, April 29, 2013 - One of a CIO’s greatest risks is not moving fast enough, says columnist Adam Hartung. To avoid out-of-date thinking, ask futuristic questions like "What if in five years smartphones and tablets totally replace laptops?“