400 IT professionals below the CIO level responded to our online survey in May 2003, which asked visitors to CIO.com and members of TopCoder, a programmer’s website, to critique their CIOs. The staffers say CIOs have a lot of professional development to do.
My CIO…
…promotes staff training 53% Disagree
…fosters a team environment/atmosphere 52% Disagree
…effectively communicates changes within IT 45% Disagree
…sets a good example 49% Disagree
…is a positive influence in my department 50% Disagree
…uses praise and constructive feedback to motivate 51% Disagree
…has a good understanding of IT project requirements in terms of staffing and resources 46% Disagree
…delegates effectively and provides the necessary guidance and follow-up when delegating 50% Disagree
CIO Research