How important is it for CIOs to speak the language of the business?

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Chief Information Officer in Healthcare and Biotech4 years ago

It's a critical competency. As CIO you need to understand and anticipate business needs and requirements, propose solutions, and discuss with your peers, board members, and key stakeholders. If you cannot do that, then you will not succeed as CIO.

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no title4 years ago

Totally agree

VP of IT in Consumer Goods4 years ago

Essential and critical

VP of IT in Media4 years ago

Essential

Global Director - Information Technology in Services (non-Government)4 years ago

Its important skill for the CIOs to build the relationships with C-suite

CIO in Education4 years ago

Agree that this is imperative.

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