Tech-company CIOs share 12 lessons for first-time CIOs on leading with business-first thinking
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Myles Suer
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Two experienced CIOs from fast-moving technology companies share practical advice for first-time CIOs, emphasizing that success comes from leading as a business executive first — focusing on people and process before technology. The article covers earning credibility, avoiding common false assumptions, and navigating the unique challenges of being a CIO in an era where every company is increasingly a technology company.
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Today, most CIOs understand that every company is, in some sense, a technology company.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently und
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