CIOs are constantly urged to market IT, spread the gospel of value from tech and communicate, communicate, communicate. But oftentimes, the first step--deciding the best approach for communication--stalls good intentions. As several tech leaders relate, it's a common issue that most IT leaders face and there is no one-size-fits-all solution or strategy. In fact, most CIOs will probably need to utilize several different forms of communication in order to build strong relationships with other business leaders in the enterprise. There are a variety of possible approaches, ranging from creating an IT advisory board to publishing a weekly or monthly newsletter. One tech leader even recommends nothing short of face-to-face discussions with top executives in the organization on a regular schedule.

Read how some CIOs have pushed communication forward:
-read this CIO article on fostering good relationships