Great CIOs mix business and tech skills

Interesting article in CIO Insight on why having both business and technical skill is important to get ahead in IT management. And having the ability to translate from tech speak to biz speak and back again is vital.

The author knew he had connected with the C-level staff when at a buget cutting meeting the President said “IT isn’t staff,” he said. “It’s a core business function.” Now that is music to an IT manager ears!