Skills of CIOs that have shown to improve the IT governance and IT–business alignment
include:
• Political savvy. Effectively understand other workers and use that knowledge to influence
others to support organizational objectives.
• Influence, leadership, and power. Able to inspire a shared vision and influence subordinates
and superiors.
• Relationship management. Build and maintain working relationships with coworkers
and those external to the organization. Negotiate problem solutions without alienating
those impacted. Understand others and get their cooperation in nonauthority
relationships.
• Resourcefulness. Think strategically and make good decisions under pressure. Can set
up complex work systems and engage in flexible problem resolution.
• Strategic planning. Capable of developing long-term objectives and strategies and
translating vision into realistic business strategies.
• Doing what it takes. Persevering in the face of obstacles.
• Leading employees. Delegating work to employees effectively, broadening employee
opportunities, and interacting fairly with employees.