Can a CIO Lead From The Middle?

CIOs need to build networks, exert influence up and down the hierarchy, problem-solve, communicate effectively, and deliver, in order to keep the wheels of the IT organization moving in the same direction as the business and deliver results. Unfortunately many CIOs endowed with these valuable skills can be pulled into a "producing" vs. "leading" role due to the environment and/or tough times, essentially demoting them to the role of a middle manager. So, how can a CIO lead from that spot? How can a CIO avoid this fate? Guest 1: Neil Jarvis, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, AAA NCNU Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/neil-jarvis/ Guest 2: Damon Anderson, Chief Information Officer, State of Pennsylvania — Conservation and Natural Resources (PA-DCNR) Guest Bio: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contributor/damon-anderson/ More on this Episode: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/can-a-cio-lead-from-the-middle/ More on CXO: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/topics/cxo/ Visit CIO Talk Network Website: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/subscribe/ Nominate Guests or Sponsor: https://www.ciotalknetwork.com/contact/