CIOs are increasingly tasked with more than just maintaining systems; they must now orchestrate ecosystems that include partners and internal business leaders to deliver real value. This shift requires them to embrace a collaborative mindset, where they treat vendors as co-innovators rather than mere suppliers. The article outlines five key moves in the orchestration playbook to help CIOs transform their roles and drive meaningful outcomes.
Factors driving this need include product complexity, demand for quicker solutions, and economic advantages of co-creation. Successful CIOs focus on building partner ecosystems that enhance their companies’ growth and innovation capacities while emphasizing the importance of maintaining governance and flexibility in partnerships. The experiences shared highlight that those who effectively orchestrate their ecosystems can create new revenue streams, improve customer experiences, and speed up time-to-market. Ultimately, the role of the CIO is transforming, necessitating a shift from operational focus to strategic orchestration of technology and partnership initiatives.
👉 Pročitaj original: CIO Magazine
