CIO Advisory Employ
According to the 2020 Pulse of the Profession Report from the Project Management Institute, companies that undervalue project management as a strategic competency for driving change waste 11.4 percent more of their investments. Developing a successful technology strategy requires strong communication between the CIO and the PMO to ensure that business initiatives align with IT objectives. Increasingly, this involves establishing common language for defining the time and cost of projects. This can be a daunting task for any organization, but an experienced CIO advisory can help.
The role of a CIO advisory is to support IT leaders and other business executives in understanding the benefits of incorporating the latest technology in the organization. They can also help the business plan for future IT infrastructure needs and recommend solutions. A CIO advisor can also assist with the recruitment of IT staff, ensuring the best candidates are available for your organization.
Many technical initiatives are met with resistance from the business, IT professionals and end users. A well-planned communication and negotiation strategy can help to mitigate this resistance and turn friction into feedback that can propel the initiative forward. A CIO advisory will be able to help the business develop this strategy and implement it.
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A CIO advisory will also assist the IT team with implementing cost cutting strategies and best practices to maximise the return on any investment made by the business. Using their extensive knowledge of the IT industry they will be able to develop and execute a plan that will increase productivity whilst minimising the impact on day-to-day operations.
An experienced CIO advisory can also provide a valuable sounding board for the IT function to help them to address any issues with management, governance and direction. This can be useful in ensuring that the IT department is seen as a critical part of the organisation rather than merely an internal service function.
In addition to assisting with the development of IT strategy and planning, an experienced CIO advisory can also act as an interim or permanent chief information officer (CIO). This is beneficial for businesses that are not ready to hire a full-time CIO but still want to maintain a high level of senior management oversight in their IT department.
If you are interested in hiring a CIO advisory, Hartman Executive Advisors has a highly skilled and qualified team of professionals who can support your business. Our consultants are highly experienced and have a broad background that includes IT management, strategic thinking, leadership and problem solving. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help your business.