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CIO to CEO: a difficult transition?

CIO to CEO: a difficult transition? Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the changing role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and illustrate how it now resonates with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role, especially in the public sector. Design/methodology/approach – This paper identifies where and how this has developed in terms of the correlation between the skill sets of the two groups. Findings – It is suggested that CIOs should rise to the challenge and aim for CEO positions in organisations. Originality/value – The paper brings together some of the recent discussions within the business, computing and information management press on the role of the CIO and CEO, especially in the public sector. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Enterprise Information Management Emerald Publishing

CIO to CEO: a difficult transition?

Journal of Enterprise Information Management , Volume 25 (4): 5 – Jul 20, 2012

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1741-0398
DOI
10.1108/17410391211245810
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the changing role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and illustrate how it now resonates with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role, especially in the public sector. Design/methodology/approach – This paper identifies where and how this has developed in terms of the correlation between the skill sets of the two groups. Findings – It is suggested that CIOs should rise to the challenge and aim for CEO positions in organisations. Originality/value – The paper brings together some of the recent discussions within the business, computing and information management press on the role of the CIO and CEO, especially in the public sector.

Journal

Journal of Enterprise Information ManagementEmerald Publishing

Published: Jul 20, 2012

Keywords: Public sector; Information management; Chief executives; Chief information officer; Chief executive officer; Innovation; Information technology; Systems and management

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