Going above and beyond what's expected

Much has been written about a recent survey that indicated that CEOs are generally satisfied with the role that IT plays in the organization. But the study also noted that most CEOs don't expect IT leadership to be proactive in either driving business innovation or leading process improvement. Without full support from CEOs, CIOs are climbing straight uphill in trying to deliver what the business needs. To climb that hill, make sure that you're active, not passive, and try to go above and beyond what's expected of you. If you're resting on the laurels of the CEO's low expectations, step it up. If you're doing more than the CEO can see, market it. If the CEO and top executives don't understand IT, educate them.

Learn more about shattering the stigmas associated with IT:
- read the article at ComputerWorld

ALSO:
- read this on why CEOs should shoulder some of the blame
- this article on CEOs' disillusionment with CIOs
- and this on forging a good CEO-CIO connection