Why CIOs Need To Spot The Right Talent?

The expanse of technology has become so vast that CIOs find themselves in a peculiar position now – they are at a threshold where they do not have enough resources, read manpower, to explore every nook and corner of this field and exploit to the fullest IT has to offer to mankind. As such, identifying potential candidates has become one of the primary tasks that have been assigned to a CIO by an organization, reports Kim S. Nash in CIO.

As technology seems to engulf the world, CIO’s are on a nervous spree as they find themselves short in meeting the daily needs of the consumers. Moreover, they cannot ignore the innovative aspect of IT that seems to be the bedrock of every new project that is sanctioned. Thus, CIO’s are on a hunt for candidates that not only possess analytical skill, independent decision-making and ability to interact with stakeholders but also should have a keen eye for creative and imaginative thinking.

But the duty of a CIO doesn’t end there! As Martha Heller, an executive recruiter has pointed out, “Retention starts before Day 1 of employment.” As such, providing them with a vision where they see themselves as part of any successful venture by the IT of an organization entices them and this secures the bond between the employee and the employer thereby guaranteeing loyalty to the organization.

Also with technologies such as video conferencing, it becomes elementary for a CIO to keep track of his/her saplings and mould their talents into smart, ambitious and creative IT professionals. This also creates an inclusive work atmosphere which is absolutely imperative for a relatively new candidate to feel one with the organization yielding productive results for the same.

After all, one should never forget – Talent bears technology!