In the ongoing quest to meld IT into the business, a key aspect is making sure the role of CIO is respected. To make that happen, a CIO has to have strong credibility. As one ex-CIO explains, communication is the only way to ensure that CEO credibility exists within an organization. Tech leaders need to prove their business smarts, manage business expectations with efficiency, make good on projects and deadlines, and, of course, stick to the budget. Robert Mack, now a well-known industry analyst, explains how IT leaders can fulfill on all those expectations and provide the necessary credibility to gain IT respect.

For more on how to build your professional credibility:
- read the Q&A at Optimize