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From Fixer to Executive: The CIO Skills Government Can’t Ignore

Abhijit Verekar

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Many government CIOs begin their careers solving technical problems — but leading at the executive level requires far more than technical strength. In this episode, we break down the mindset and skill shift required to move from practitioner to enterprise leader.

We explore the core capabilities CIOs must develop: speaking to enterprise risk, right-sizing cybersecurity and disaster recovery investments, partnering with finance and HR leaders, navigating political expectations, and shaping organizational vision through clear, non-technical communication. We also discuss why change management is a long game — and why some practitioners will need to seek new opportunities to gain the executive exposure their growth requires.

Modernization moves forward when CIOs lead with strategy, clarity, and organizational awareness — not just technical expertise.

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