In episode 75 of the Leadership Minute, Tony Uphoff explores the answers to another question he gets regularly from CEOs regarding the role of chief information officer (CIO): “How should I interview prospective candidates?” Take a look, because as the role of technology within business continues to expand, finding the right CIO is more critical than ever.
To hear practitioner and platform insights on how solutions such as ChatGPT will impact the future of work, customer experience, data strategy, and cybersecurity, make sure to register for your on-demand pass to Acceleration Economy’s Generative AI Digital Summit.
Highlights
01:04 — The CIO has evolved into a strategic partner responsible for driving digital transformation, innovation, and cybersecurity. Tony is frequently asked by CEOs for advice on hiring CIOs.
01:52 — Key qualities to look for in a CIO candidate include strategic thinking, the ability to align IT strategies with business objectives, change management skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
02:34 — A successful CIO must be able to build relationships, facilitate collaboration, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
02:59 — Behavioral questions are effective in gauging past performance and predicting future behavior. Tony offers a few examples that seek to get answers on leadership in digital transformation, communication of technical issues to non-technical stakeholders, and management of high-stakes cybersecurity incidents.
03:49 — In addition, scenario-based questions test problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking. Tony suggests some scenarios that are aimed at covering a CIO candidate’s ability to assess and address a significant data breach, create a culture of innovation, and evaluate and implement new enterprise-wide software solutions.
Want more tech insights for the top execs? Subscribe to the Leadership channel:
