When technology is moving in a fast-forward mode, it is extremely difficult for chief information officers (CIOs) to stay in tune with the changing times. So, most CIOs are reduced to performing mere figurehead roles and, gradually, they tend to become what has come to be known as “chief ignorant officers”.
In such cases, the onus obviously falls on CEOs to tame their CIOs and give the right direction to corporate tech initiatives so that costs are optimised and tech-business integration achieved.
Here are five simple tips that can help CEOs deal with their ignorant CIOs:
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