What to Look For in a CIO

Introduction: This book outlines key attributes necessary for CIO's to be effective for their company. The document  "nets out" traits that lead to success and helps a company's senior management quickly understand what they should expect from their CIO and how to work effectively with a CIO.

The material is useful for technical managers of all levels to better understand the role and requirements necessary to become an effective CIO and provides tools that help you gauge your own capabilities with those that are needed for a CIO position.

Table of Contents
Introduction
I.     First  -  Assess Your Company's Goals & Objectives 
           A. Quantifying Objectives
           B.  Importance of Business Planning
           C.  Where is the Company Today ?
II.   How Important is Technology to Meet Your
       Objectives ?
           A.  Strategic
           B.  Operationally Critical
           C.  Supportive
III.   CIO or Technical Manager ?
           A.  Every Company Does Not Need a CIO
           B.  What Are the Differences ?
           C.  All CIO's Are Not Equal
IV.   Successful CIO Traits
           A.  Assessment
           B.  Strategy
           C.  Planning
           D.  Organization
           E.  Implementation
           F.  Leadership
           G.  Communication
V.    Defining Your "Perfect CIO"
VI.   What Should You Pay ?
VII.  Where to Look
VIII. The Interview
IX.    The Offer
X.     Ready, Set, GO !!

APPENDIX:
A.    My Resume
B.    Sample CIO Job Description
C.    Blank Technology Leader Skills/Experience Matrix