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Technology and enterprise IT face a significant challenge - a value problem. The failure to fully leverage the available technology portfolio hinders optimal outcomes. IT leaders must identify and overcome barriers to ensure every penny invested in IT/digital initiatives yields maximum returns. As we navigate a landscape of new opportunities and risks, it's crucial for IT leaders to self-reflect. Are we doing enough to unlock the full potential of information technology? #IT #TechnologyLeadership #DigitalTransformation

💡 CIOs Must Address IT’s Perceived Value Problem 💡 As we approach the 2025 budget season, IT leaders are facing a critical challenge: the need to demonstrate and communicate the true value of IT investments. With budgets tightening, the perception of IT as a value creator is under increasing scrutiny. 📉 A recent survey of senior technology executives revealed that over 90% believe IT has a value problem. Too often, IT’s value is seen as binary when it should be viewed as a dynamic dial that can be adjusted to maximize impact. However, it’s not just about spending — it’s about proving the benefits that these investments generate. 🚀 To secure the necessary resources for 2025, CIOs must: 1️⃣ Reframe IT’s Value: Focus on authentic, measurable outcomes like time savings, productivity gains, and market share improvements. 2️⃣ Improve Value Messaging: Clearly articulate what IT initiatives achieve in terms that resonate with business leaders. 3️⃣ Embrace Accountability: Ensure there’s clarity on who is responsible for realizing IT benefits. It’s time for IT leaders to look in the mirror and ask if we need to do a better job of showcasing IT’s value. By addressing these challenges head-on, we can better position IT as a critical driver of business success. #CIO #ITLeadership #BusinessITAlignment #ValueCreation #TechnologyStrategy #Budgeting

As SLED leaders face unprecedented challenges, CIOs are doubling down on the idea that resilient people, processes and #technologies can adapt to change and drive digital transformation. Download this whitepaper to learn directly from leading #CIOs what their top priorities are and see how Red Hat solutions can help meet those goals. Red Hat

CIOs today are not just technology leaders but also business visionaries. Their role spans from overseeing IT operations to shaping business strategy and fostering innovation. Dive into the multifaceted world of a modern CIO - via TechTarget.  #cio #itleaders #businessstrategist

CIOs today are not just technology leaders but also business visionaries. Their role spans from overseeing IT operations to shaping business strategy and fostering innovation. Dive into the multifaceted world of a modern CIO - via TechTarget.  #cio #itleaders #businessstrategist

CIOs today are not just technology leaders but also business visionaries. Their role spans from overseeing IT operations to shaping business strategy and fostering innovation. Dive into the multifaceted world of a modern CIO - via TechTarget.  #cio #itleaders #businessstrategist

CIOs today are not just technology leaders but also business visionaries. Their role spans from overseeing IT operations to shaping business strategy and fostering innovation. Dive into the multifaceted world of a modern CIO - via TechTarget.  #cio #itleaders #businessstrategist

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As SLED leaders face unprecedented challenges, #CIOs are doubling down on the idea that resilient people, processes and technologies can adapt to change and drive digital transformation. Download this whitepaper to learn directly from leading CIOs what their top priorities are and see how #RedHat solutions can help meet those goals. Red Hat #informationtechnology #IT

In today's fast-moving and complex technology landscape, what factors will set the fittest CIOs apart? 🌟 Senior Amrop Partners share pragmatic insights in Part Six of 'Survival of the Fittest', shedding light on the forces shaping C-suite technology leaders and the key factors that distinguish the fittest. 💡 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dwgPNE6g #executivesearch #csuite #boards #CIO #CTO #technologystrategy