Best Practice Report

An Office Of The CIO For High-Performance IT

Position Your Office Of The CIO To Deliver High Performance

June 10th, 2024
Gordon Barnett, Principal Analyst
Gordon Barnett Principal Analyst
Frederic Giron, VP, Senior Research Director
Frederic Giron VP, Senior Research Director
With contributors:
Matthew Guarini , David Morrison , Ian McPherson

Summary

In today’s dynamic business environment, aligning IT strategy with organizational goals is crucial for technology executives. To succeed, you must establish an effective office of the chief information officer (OCIO). This report provides guidance on selecting the appropriate OCIO archetype based on organizational needs and IT style. By evaluating business maturity, mapping activities to archetypes, selecting the right archetypes, defining the OCIO mandate and articulating its value, you can drive strategic outcomes and achieve sustainable growth.

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