Key leadership traits of an effective CIO for managing and developing teams in culturally diverse work groups

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The paper explores the critical challenges faced by Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in navigating leadership within the complex intersection of business and IT. It highlights the risks associated with poor leadership, particularly the impact of executive psychopaths and narcissistic leaders on organizational success. The CIO's role is emphasized as one that requires balancing technical knowledge with business acumen while managing culturally diverse teams. The discussion underscores the importance of identifying key leadership traits to mitigate costly failures in high-stakes IT projects.