IT and security conversations are moving away from the confines of remote IT departments and are finding their way to the top of boardroom agendas. As they do so, CIOs need to carefully consider the way they communicate with other senior executives if critical IT initiatives are to receive that all important buy-in from the Board.
CIOs are in a unique position within the C-suite. Their expertise and guidance can have a direct impact on the future of an entire organisation. As a result, and quite rightly so, CIOs and security professionals have secured a more important seat at the top table.
However, despite the fundamental importance of IT, many organisations continue to treat it separate from the rest of the business. One reason might be due to the difficulty other departments have in understanding the complexity of many IT functions. Nonetheless, failure by CIOs to deliver clear and persuasive proposals can risk projects being overlooked, a breakdown in communication and may ultimately lead to budget not being granted.
Here are five recommendations for senior IT professionals when talking to the Board:
Keep it short, sweet and salient
An idea is only as good as your ability…
