Completed Project
Bridging the Gap between the CIO and the Board
Leading Edge Forum advisor F Warren McFarlan recently published an article in the Harvard Business Review on Information Technology and the Board of Directors which focused on a framework for Boards to develop IT policies that fit the companies they oversee. As a follow on to that research, we propose to look at the importance of the relationship CIOs have with Board of Directors, whether as Directors themselves or as an executive member of the management team for the company they support. We believe that these relationships are still evolving and CIOs desire next practice advice on why it is critical to build this important connection to advance their priorities and agendas, and to identify the approaches/techniques to best do so.
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Published Research
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Final Report
Bridging the Gap between the CIO and the Board
12 Oct 2009 | Single Topic Report
This report examines the relationship between the CIO and the board: how it has evolved over the past 30 years; what factors have contributed to the disconnect (and disillusionment) we see today; and what can be done about it, including practical steps that directors and boards can take to forge a more productive relationship. Our recommendations for bridging the gap span five key areas of engagement between the board and the CIO: strategic alignment, reputation protection, value realisation, compliance and succession planning.
Further information
If you would like to understand this topic further and its implications for your organisation, contact your Account Representative.