How to be next-generation CIO by Chandra Gundlapalli

Business Technology Executive

To be a next-generation CIO, I believe in the following 5 key strategies:

  • Need to shift focus from technology to business outcomes.

  • Embrace digital transformation, it's about fundamentally changing the way your organization operates and delivers value through the adoption of emerging technologies.

  • Build a culture of innovation, foster an environment of continuous learning and development, encourage experimentation, and empower the team to take calculated risks.

  • Develop strong partnerships with business leaders, vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders.

  • Focus on cybersecurity and data privacy to ensure the organization's information systems and data are secure and compliant with applicable regulations.

    KPIs to continuously measure and evaluate

  • Technology availability and uptime

  • IT project success rate

  • Security and Compliance

  • Technology cost optimization

  • Customer satisfaction

  • Innovation and digital transformation

  • Employee engagement and retention

My learning partnering and watching CIOs

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PS: Check back, I am expanding each key point above