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““The 21The 21stst Century CIO” Century CIO”Mark PolanskyManaging Director
Information Technology PracticeKorn/Ferry International
Society for Information ManagementPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
February 1, 2005
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Executive Search IT Practice: CIOs, CTOs and direct reports
Enterprise software & services providers
Mid-Level Search: Futurestep Single Position
Project Recruiting
Managed Services
Strategic Management Assessment Executive Coaching
Korn/Ferry Human Capital Solutions
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The historically changing role of the CIO
Current thinking by top CIOs regarding planning for and achieving success – The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
The “Top 10” critical success factors for CIOs in today’s business environment
An operating model for 21st Century CIOs
Trends & the future of the CIO position
The 21st Century CIO - Overview
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1950s – Tab Supervisor Accounting automation Electro-mechanical equipment, early computers Reports to Accounting Manager
Evolution of the IT Leadership Role
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1950s – Tab Supervisor
1960s – Data Processing Manager Proprietary systems - accounting, payroll, sales Batch mainframe computers Reports to Accounting Manager or Controller
Evolution of the IT Leadership Role
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1950s – Tab Supervisor
1960s – Data Processing Manager
1970s – MIS Director A full array of business applications systems Online and database systems, minicomputers Reports to Controller or Chief Financial Officer
Evolution of the IT Leadership Role
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1950s – Tab Supervisor
1960s – Data Processing Manager
1970s – MIS Director
1980s – Vice President of Information Systems Alignment of IT with business functions PCs and Local Area Networks, decentralization Reports to Chief Financial Officer
Evolution of the IT Leadership Role
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1950s – Tab Supervisor
1960s – Data Processing Manager
1970s – MIS Director
1980s – Vice President of Information Systems
1990s – SVP/EVP & Chief Information Officer Enterprise integration, recentralization Client/server, Internet, ERP systems Reports to CEO/COO - senior management team
Evolution of the IT Leadership Role
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1950s – Tab Supervisor
1960s – Data Processing Manager
1970s – MIS Director
1980s – Vice President of Information Systems
1990s – SVP/EVP & Chief Information Officer
2000s – ????
Evolution of the IT Leadership Role
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Source: Korn/Ferry research in conjunction with The Financial Times, 1998
Shift from technical to strategic focus
Stratification of IT leadership
New qualifications and accountabilities
Repositioning the CIO in the organization
Reorientation from internal customers to external customers
Recruiting, motivation, retention and evaluation
“The Changing Role of the CIO”
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Source: Korn/Ferry joint study with Gartner EXP, 2001
CIO “Executive Leadership Agenda” Assess what must be done, garner support,
ensure necessary resources to succeed Deliver business value and enterprise
performance “Four Habits of Effective CIOs”
Shape demand Set expectations Deliver Lead
“Creating the CIO Executive Success Cycle”
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
1. IT Strategy – Business strategy alignment, business case and projected return on investments, priorities versus resources.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
1. IT Strategy – Business strategy alignment, business case and projected return on investments, priorities versus resources.
2. IT Governance – Portfolio management, IT investment funding and review process, performance measurement, IT processes, project management (PMO), standards, procurement.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
1. IT Strategy – Business strategy alignment, business case and projected return on investments, priorities versus resources.
2. IT Governance – Portfolio management, IT investment funding and review process, performance measurement, IT processes, project management (PMO), standards, procurement.
3. IT Organization & Staffing – Centralized, decentralized, federal model, shared services; reporting relationships, FTEs, staff augmentation, on/near/off-shore, capability/maturity, training.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
1. IT Strategy – Business strategy alignment, business case and projected return on investments, priorities versus resources.
2. IT Governance – Portfolio management, IT investment funding and review process, performance measurement, IT processes, project management (PMO), standards, procurement.
3. IT Organization & Staffing – Centralized, decentralized, federal model, shared services; reporting relationships, FTEs, staff augmentation, on/near/off-shore, capability/maturity, training.
4. Technology – Architecture; bleeding/leading edge, or trailing; build or buy, suite or best-of-breed; infrastructure and networking insourced/outsourced, total cost of ownership (TCO), support.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
1. IT Strategy – Business strategy alignment, business case and projected return on investments, priorities versus resources.
2. IT Governance – Portfolio management, IT investment funding and review process, performance measurement, IT processes, project management (PMO), standards, procurement.
3. IT Organization & Staffing – Centralized, decentralized, federal model, shared services; reporting relationships, FTEs, staff augmentation, on/near/off-shore, capability/maturity, training.
4. Technology – Architecture; bleeding/leading edge, or trailing; build or buy, suite or best-of-breed; infrastructure and networking insourced/outsourced, total cost of ownership (TCO), support.
5. Technology Awareness – Board of Directors, senior and middle management, rank and file.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
6. Corporate Governance - Compliance & reporting, business continuity, security, privacy, intellectual property protection
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
6. Corporate Governance - Compliance & reporting, busines continuity, security, privacy, intellectual property protection.
7. Business Intelligence – Metrics, analytics, data warehousing.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
6. Corporate Governance - Compliance & reporting, business continuity, security, privacy, intellectual property protection.
7. Business Intelligence – Metrics, analytics, data warehousing.
8. ERP – Business integration & transformation, process improvement, value chain, quality program.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
6. Corporate Governance - Compliance & reporting, business continuity, security, privacy, intellectual property protection.
7. Business Intelligence – Metrics, analytics, data warehousing.
8. ERP – Business integration & transformation, process improvement, value chain, quality program.
9. Customer Care – Customer relationship management (CRM), contact centers, customer portals, B2B collaborative computing (CPFR).
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
6. Corporate Governance - Compliance & reporting, business continuity, security, privacy, intellectual property protection.
7. Business Intelligence – Metrics, analytics, data warehousing.
8. ERP – Business integration & transformation, process improvement, value chain, quality program.
9. Customer Care – Customer relationship management (CRM), contact centers, customer portals, B2B collaborative computing (CPFR).
10. Internet – e-business strategy, web-enabled applications, employee portal, telecommunications.
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Korn/Ferry research, 2003
1. IT Strategy
2. IT Governance
3. IT Organization & Staffing
4. Technology & Architecture
5. Technology Awareness
6. Corporate Governance
7. Business Intelligence
8. ERP/Business Transformation
9. Customer Care
10. Internet & e-Business
The 21st Century CIO Leadership Agenda
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Source: Career Counsel, CIO Magazine
10. Hire, develop & retain quality technology professionals
9. International or global experience
8. Knowledge of or experience in a specific industry
7. Ability to create and manage change
6. Communication skills
5. Management skills
4. Relationship skills
3. Business savvy
2. Expertise in applying and leveraging technology for the advantage of the enterprise
1. LEADERSHIP
“The CIO Top 10”
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The 21st Century CIO
ENABLERENABLER DRIVERDRIVER
SUPPORTERSUPPORTER COST CUTTERCOST CUTTER
Strategic“competitive”
Tactical“operational”
Reactive“following”
Proactive“leading”
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Continued evolution of IT and the CIO & CTO roles
Corporate CIOs - the federal model, recentralization
Measuring the business value of IT investments/ROI
Cost control and productivity: optimize middle line
Competitive advantage: top line growth
Governance, privacy, security, business continuity
Business Intelligence
Technology and business process outsourcing
Ongoing development of the Internet and e-business
Pervasive, ubiquitous technology, information & access
Current Trends Affecting the CIO Position
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1950s – Tab Supervisor
1960s – Data Processing Manager
1970s – MIS Director
1980s – Vice President of Information Systems
1990s – SVP/EVP & Chief Information Officer
2000s – ????
Evolution of the IT Leadership Role
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2000s – SVP/EVP & Chief Information Officer Title has reached its plateau Operating charter
Strategic focus Governance of IT - “Office of the CIO” Management of a composite of resources
Success criteria Value creation IT effectiveness
IT Oversight Committee - Board of Directors Upward mobility to general management
The 21st Century CIO – The Future
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