Oriel Blog The IT manager's guide to preparing for the CIO role

After managing the IT department, putting out the fires, encouraging the staff to do their best and proving the value of the unit to the CEO and board, the next logical step in your career is the CIO's office. Preparing yourself for career advancement would seem to be the most self-centric task facing you as the IT manager, but the skills you'll need to do so will actually make you a better boss and colleague to your staff.