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Putting the CIO`s Role in Perspective

Written By

Brian P. Watson

Published: Apr 3, 2008

Updated: May 12, 2021

1 minute read

IT leaders don’t think they’re quite on par with other C-level executives, but very few believe the role will disappear, according to new research byCIO Insight.

InCIO Insight‘s April research report on the role of theCIO , we asked IT leaders for their take on six notable quotations about the role itself. Some were positive, others downright apocalyptic.

Check out the responses, and tell us what you think in our comments section, or e-mail us at editors@cioinsight.com.

QUOTE 1

“CIOs are now expected to deliver the solutions that make the enterprise different in a way that matters to company performance and customer satisfaction.”

─ Mark McDonald, Group VP and heard of research, Gartner Executive Programs

Strongly Agree 51%

Agree 46%

Disagree 2%

Strongly Disagree 0%

CIOs’ strong endorsement of McDonald’s comment shows they feel they do make a difference. That sentiment echoed the findings ofCIO Insight‘s January research report on customer strategies.

Brian P. Watson

Associate EditorBrian joined Baseline in March 2006. In addition to previous stints at Inter@ctive Week and The Net Economy, he's written for The News-Press in Fort Myers, Fla., as well as The Sunday Tribune in Dublin, Ireland.

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