The First 100 Days of a New CIO

McKinsey Quarterly set out a plan for the first 100 days of a new CIO (free registration required). The key points are -

1. Start the first 100 days before your first day
2. Clarify and strengthen your mandate
3. Build relationships with business unit executives and agree upon priorities
4. Understand the upside and downside
5. Develop the plan
6. Build your team
7. Rally the IT organization
8. Demonstrate leadership through visible results and actions
9. Continue your personal journey