Business leaders consider working with an outsourced CIO because they want a cost-effective way to grow and transform their businesses through the efficient use of technology. Hiring an outsourced CIO can offer the following benefits:
Choosing the right CIO will have a positive impact on the growth of a company. Competent CIOs know how to create a detailed IT strategy that aligns with the business goals and needs. CIOs also lead the execution of the strategy and help an organization mature it’s IT operations.
Hiring an outsourced CIO saves the cost of hiring, training, and paying a full-time employee.
The outsourced CIO also works without getting distracted by traditional office politics. As an unbiased third party with a more focused approach, the CIO can deliver better results in a shorter time.
Working with the latest and best IT tools and products enhances business performance. But keeping tabs on the most suitable IT solutions can be an arduous task.
This is where an outsourced CIO can be beneficial. They can discover and recommend the best solutions based on their experience and help your company take full advantage of them. Internal IT team members will also receive guidance on how to put these modern solutions to work.
That is why many leaders search for an experienced CIO who has worked in a similar company with a proven record of high performance.
Technology boosts business performance. However, without the professional guidance of a CIO, the investment in IT may not deliver the expected returns.
Competent CIOs know how to set appropriate budgets and boundaries for IT spending without affecting productivity, and they can ensure that every dollar spent gives a good return.
Everything you need to know before you hire a Chief Information Officer
To deliver the benefits listed above, CIOs carry out the following IT-related activities in an organization:
When the staff in an IT department do not fully grasp the goals and objectives of the business, it is the CIO that explains and clarifies them. To achieve this, CIOs have to:
If the investment in IT does not provide the expected return on investment, the CIO needs to analyze, redesign and implement new business processes. To boost the ROI on IT, the CIO may do the following:
Without a comprehensive IT policy, many disparate systems will make it hard for data to flow from one department to another. Eventually, ineffective data silos will hinder the use of business intelligence and analytics tools. For this reason, the CIO needs to:
Frequent downtimes can ruin a business. The cost of business interruptions can run into thousands of dollars annually if a company’s IT infrastructure is poorly managed. That’s why chief information officers take time to:
A business without an experienced CIO can be held hostage by IT consultants and solution vendors. CIOs can prevent undue exploitation by:
When it’s time to add a CIO to your organization, outsourcing the role is a strategic move that comes with many benefits. Hartman Executive Advisors offers middle-market companies and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to work with experienced CIOs on an outsourced basis to help companies leverage IT to achieve their business goals.