The first 90 days with a CIO or CTO are a critical period for any mid-market business. This early stage sets the foundation for long-term success, ensuring that technology strategy aligns with business goals from the outset. In this discussion, Freeman Clarke’s CIOs and CTOs share why the first three months matter and how to get them right.
in this video, various Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) from our team share why the first 90 days with a client are so critical. The discussion focuses on the importance of immersing oneself in the business culture, identifying immediate challenges, and aligning the technological strategy with the client’s long-term vision.
Getting the first 90 days with a CIO or CTO right requires a deep understanding of the business, clear alignment with leadership and a focus on immediate priorities that will shape future success.
Understanding Business Culture: A key priority in the first three months is walking into the new business to truly understand how they operate, what their culture is, and what they expect from technology partners [00:10]
Identifying Strategic Challenges: Engaging with a client means getting close to their business to identify their specific goals, ambitions, and the long-term vision that technology will support [00:23]
Future Planning and Support: The early stage is crucial for developing a future strategy where technology plays a major role in delivering and supporting the business’s growth plans [00:33]