CIOs: Would you work as a part-time/"fractional" CIO for a startup or SMB? Comment if you've experienced this.

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Yes, I already have39%

Yes, I would be interested49%

No8%

Not sure what a part-time/fractional CIO is2%

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Director of Enablement2 years ago

Absolutely, and in many ways, I think this is the best operating model

Many CIOs come in with good energy and try to get as much done as possible in the first 12 months of employment, however they eventually become too-connected or 'blind' to many issues in an environment. Stuff is 'just good enough' and there's lots of accepted risk

As a fractional role, it's a lot harder to get complacent with strategy

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