CIO OPINION
Day 1 – 30 : Establish the desired outcomes , build relationships with key stakeholders and get familiar with software operations
The first step to any project is establishing the current state of the software and coming up with what is the new desired application . There have been dramatic changes taking place in the past two years since the start of the pandemic and the requirements of technology companies are constantly changing . It is important to ensure that your IT team is innovative and agile , always open to making changes in order to keep up with current market needs . Observing and encouraging team dynamics and responsibilities is key to ensuring productivity and efficiency .
As CIOs often do not have access to a clear overview of all areas and applications across the business , it is key for any new CIO to make sure they educate themselves on the software processes , IT operations and recent projects conducted by the company .
It is also important to streamline expectations of the project deliveries to make sure company requirements are met . You may have to deal with opposing outlooks and viewpoints , so it is vital to define the expectations and responsibilities for each team member to ensure that the team works well together .
Day 30 – 60 : Focus on team development and make a commitment to being agile
If a CIO is appointed with the responsibility of executing a brand-new project , it is vital to have key stakeholders and C-suite on board in order to have the required funding secured . This helps with clearly comprehending the desired outcomes of the project and establishing a strong relationship with important stakeholders . In order to have a diverse and innovative project viewpoint , it is also recommended to look for opinions from a wide selection of employees , not just managers and senior directors . This tactic will help you pinpoint any gaps in the plan as well and ensure that you are thinking outside the box by trying new approaches .
Outlining the ‘ whys ’ and ‘ hows ’ of the project will also help the process to run as smoothly as possible and will ensure everyone is on the same page about the project .
The second month of any project is focused on highlighting how the requirements can be met and what is needed to achieve the end goal . These requirements can be divided into shorter steps , bigger chunks of business functions , or larger initiatives . This is useful for
Other key responsibilities for CIOs include a focus on business strategy and business operations , which are also strongly linked to innovation and Digital Transformation .
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