Billions of dollars are being invested in generative AI. People see its power. They also feel the responsibility that comes with it. CIOs know that they can’t hold it back and they can’t rush it forward. Mostly, they can’t have their company ignore it. Let the investments others are making be a credible witness to your argumentation.

CIOs are in a unique position to lead the most critical conversations businesses now face in the wake of global AI. Three discussions - the philosophical, the practical and the positional are essential.

An effective CIO shows us ways to invest in ourselves and dig deep the well of our identity, capacity and destiny.

The answer to talent gaps, backlogs and shadow IT is Citizen Development. It’s not a fad, it’s a movement, and one you must lead and shape to resolve challenges you still face and will face more of in years ahead.

CIOs and CEOs need a cohesive strategy to counter the technology talent gap, backlog and shadow IT. Citizen Development is the framework that will get it done.

The pandemic has led to unusual work environments and hours. Flexibility is the name of the game. Paid time off is given for expected work. But what are CIOs doing today to compensate for the unexpected, for the additional hours required of the salaried. It’s becoming an issue, and here are how your peers are heading it off at the pass.