Don't stifle innovation

By focusing on activities needed to "keep the lights on," companies are stifling the innovation and creativity that IT departments need to consider and implement new technology. Instead, IT departments should be a source of ideas and act as a "lightning rod," fostering a culture that explores innovative ideas. Businesses must allow their IT divisions to underpin the business strategy with an IT strategy that adds true value instead of being forced down a narrow path. One idea is to have a Google-style "creativity allowance" for staff to work on their own ideas. But on the other hand, some believe that CIOs should be the sanity check in the face of hype around new technology trends.

Read more about what CIOs think about stifling innovation:
- read the article at Silicon.com

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