What are the main reasons you proactively reach out to your peers? Is this driven by a tactical need, an interest in a topic, or for strategic support?
Sort By:
Oldest
CIO in Education5 months ago
The technology part is easy. It's the cultural aspects that we often overlook. When implementing a new technology, I like to learn from my peers about the cultural barriers they had to overcome to make the project successful. The rollout usually fails because we have not considered some of the cultural aspects of how we're going to make this happen. I mean, it's like buying software that you never use. What good is it?CEO in Services (non-Government)5 months ago
It's not just about tactical or strategic reasons. It's about validating that we are thinking about a problem the right way. It's about exploring ideas with someone in a similar field. It's somewhat like coaching.VP IT5 months ago
I reach out to my peers for both strategic and tactical reasons. It can be about validating a solution or a concern. For instance, I once reached out to a competitor about a solution being promoted in the industry. His insights confirmed my fears and saved us a significant investment.CIO in Finance (non-banking)5 months ago
I reach out to my peers for a variety of reasons, including both software and team structure. At the CIO level, we often share our experiences without worrying about trade secrets. We have open conversations and learn from each other's experiences.CIO5 months ago
I concur with Uy. I believe that CTOs and CIOs are probably the most collaborative of all the C-Suite. It's about leveraging a network of individuals who might have encountered something that I haven't. I've never turned down a request to connect offline and share insights, and I've rarely been turned down either.
Vice President & Chief Information Officer in Manufacturing5 months ago
For me, peer engagement is a continuous dialogue, not a one-time interaction. It's not always driven by a business reason, but rather a desire to build relationships and help each other within the CIO community. I find value in two main areas: peer reviews and staying updated with industry trends. Peer reviews, in my experience, are a fantastic practice. It's about getting a fresh perspective from someone who might not understand your field, like talking to ERP friends who don't understand finance. The second point is about the importance of being aware of industry trends. The complex things we deal with today could become significant tomorrow.