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Roles & Duties of CIO

The document discusses the roles and duties of a Chief Information Officer (CIO). It begins by defining what a CIO is and explaining that they are responsible for creating an IT strategy in cooperation with the CEO's business strategy. This ensures the success of the organization. The document then lists the 4 main roles and duties of a CIO: 1) Create an IT strategy aligned with the business strategy, 2) Define new IT and business strategies as the organization changes, 3) Provide a knowledge base for the organization and reengineer processes, and 4) Manage the IT department's assets and human resources. It concludes by explaining how the CIO's role has changed over time, from a functional head to a

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Roles & Duties of CIO

The document discusses the roles and duties of a Chief Information Officer (CIO). It begins by defining what a CIO is and explaining that they are responsible for creating an IT strategy in cooperation with the CEO's business strategy. This ensures the success of the organization. The document then lists the 4 main roles and duties of a CIO: 1) Create an IT strategy aligned with the business strategy, 2) Define new IT and business strategies as the organization changes, 3) Provide a knowledge base for the organization and reengineer processes, and 4) Manage the IT department's assets and human resources. It concludes by explaining how the CIO's role has changed over time, from a functional head to a

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Roles and Duties of CIO

Dean FARLEY L. ABRIGO College of Computer Studies

What is CIO?
Chief Information Officer or Executive Supervisor of Information Technology Responsible for creating an Information Technology Strategy for the organization in cooperation with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) who creates/defines a Business Strategy of the organization

Why do we need CIO?


In an Information Technology world, cooperation between CEO and CIO will lead to success of the organization Business Strategy + Information Technology Strategy = Organizations Success

Why do we need CIO?


IT is a vital key in managing and organizing business procedures in the organization CEO alone can not bring success to the organization

4 Roles and Duties of CIO


Create IT strategy with relevant to business strategy and build Information Management or Software Systems according to the IT strategy ==> the original role of CIO 2. Define new and feasible IT and business strategies since introducing IT to the organization reengineers its structure or creates a new business strategy ==> CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
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4 Roles and Duties of CIO


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Provide a knowledge base for recording business know-how of the organization especially the core competence part; in addition, reengineer the organizational structure and business process and apply Information Management. ==> CKO (Chief Knowledge Officer)

4 Roles and Duties of CIO

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Manage assets and Human Resources for the IT department ==> CAO (Chief Asset Officer)

Changing CIO Roles


Mainframe Era: Distributed Era: Conventional Plus Transitional, Shifting Web-Based Era: Hybrid, Emergent

CIO Role

Functional Head Operational Manager

Strategic Partner Business Visionary Expectation Manager, Business Innovator, Technology Advisor, Technology Opportunist Informed Buyer IT Governance Better IT + Internet Viewed as Focus on Alignment Transformational. Strategy Driver Invest in IT for New Business/Channels, Cut Time to Market

IT For Cost Executive Perspective Displacement

Executive Behavior

From Enthusiasm Polarized: Minimize to CostIT Cost vs. Strategic Consciousness Asset

Changing CIO Roles


Mainframe Era: Conventional Plus Portfolio Focus Distributed Era: Transitional, Web-Based Era: Shifting Hybrid, Emergent E-Commerce, CRM, Supple Chain Management, Virtual Organization Transaction Process Re-engineering, Processing Order Knowledge Work, InterThrough to Delivery Organizational Systems

Dominant Suppliers IBM

Desktop, ERP, Outsourcers Network Product Firm, Browser/Portals, EBusiness Service Firms Drive Strategy Demand-Oriented

Key CIO Responsibilities Demand/ Supply Focus Business Input

Deliver on Promises Align IT with Business Supply Oriented Demand + Supply

Advisor on How to, Access To Executive, Key Part of Executive, Not What To Do Invited Seat at the Table Assumed Seat

Changing CIO Roles


Mainframe Era: Distributed Era: Conventional Plus Transitional, Shifting Sample Titles IT Director, Manager IT Services Web-Based Era: Hybrid, Emergent CIO, GM Information CIO, Technology Services, Chief Strategist, GM E Technology Officer Business / Services, Tech. Opportunist Develop Business Model, Leverage Extra-Structure, Stimulate Business Executives

Key Tasks

On-Time Delivery, Manage IS Reliable Organization, Deliver Operations Infrastructure, Manage IT Staff, Develop Alliances

Source: Gartner and Ross & Feeny, 1999

CIO to the IT Organization


The CIO Needs the IT Organization to:
Understand business problems and deliver technology solutions. Build and deliver value. Be flexible and willing to change. Show technical and business competence. Be responsive to the customer community.

Source: Gartner Group

CIO to the IT Organization


The IT Organization Needs the CIO to:
Demonstrate leadership and vision. Define the IT strategy and technical architecture. Obtain executive sponsorship for the IT effort. Communicate business priorities and develop the link to the business plans. Manage the IT skills portfolio. Create a compelling place to work.

Roles and Duties of CIO


End of Slide Show. Thank you very much. - FARLEY L. ABRIGO

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