The functions of CIOs are constantly evolving in the same way that the role of IT evolves in supporting business strategies within organizations.  As companies develop more global and dispersed innovation processes, there is the need to use IT strategically. This means that the CIO has a unique vantage point that will help to develop a broader knowledge of the organizations innovation process than others in senior management.

To prepare:

  • Read the chapter Innovation, in The Adventures of an IT Leader (provided in this weeks Discussion Required Resources).
  • Reflect on the discussion between Barton and his team, in the chapter, regarding how IT can be used to enhance an organizations innovative capabilities.

Create a Word document in which you:

  • Compare your own experiences with IT leadership and the material covered in this weeks readings.
  • Analyze the importance of the CIO and other IT leaders in the innovative process of the organization.
  • Describe the role you think IT leaders such as the CIO should play in conversations on the use of IT to enhance innovative capabilities.
    • Provide justification for the IT leaders role.
    • Include examples and supporting evidence.
  • Describe the ethical and legal issues IT leaders face in implementing innovations.
  • Describe how innovation can lead to a positive social change.

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