Is a CIO a strategist

Answer 1

Absolutely. Today's CIO should be focused on overall technology strategy that will positively impact corporate performance, notably financial by reducing operational costs of technology and enhancing productivity of the workforce-- typically through application of technology and streamlined processes. There are tactical components of a CIO's job role, like technology delivery or governance, but it's the business-level strategy concerning technology and using it to positively impact the organization and its clients that typically bring the most value to the executive suite and separate top CIOs from IT directors with a C level title.