CIO tenure is finite
A CIO's tenure has proven to be about six years, or 312 weeks. My own CIO tenures prove the numbers. One takeaway from this information is in knowing that there is a finite amount of time in which to accomplish your goals - it puts a point on your tasks.
Does this time limitation mean you should pick your projects more carefully than you might otherwise? Or does it mean you should be looking for your next position?
Certainly you will be in a better position to move to another opportunity if you're successful in your current one. Making the most of what you're doing right now is a sound strategy to make sure you’re ready for the next opportunity when it comes along. There is one set of activities that is likely to help you in both your current and future jobs, and that is collaboration with your peers.
Peers both inside and outside the enterprise can be great sources of direction and validation for the CIO. Connecting with top management internally is part of the job, but discussing challenges and successes with your fellow CIOs can provide mirrors into your own situation. This can be especially valuable for today’s forward-thinking CIOs who are being asked to take a holistic view of the business.
In the spirit of collaboration and peer support, I encourage you to share this site with your CIO peers and invite them to join us in the conversation.
