Through extensive research, CHIME has identified seven critical and developable competencies that are inherent of successful healthcare CIOs. These CIO “Success Factors” form the foundation of the Healthcare CIO Boot Camp teachings. Gaining an understanding of the seven critical skills intrinsic in high-performing CIOs, participants will learn how to apply them to their own situation

1. Sets Vision and Strategy
Collaborates well with officers and senior leaders to set organizational vision and strategy and to determine how technology can best serve the business.

2. Integrates Information Technology for Business Success
Applies knowledge of the organization’s systems, structures and functions to determine how to best serve the business with technology.

3. Makes Change Happen
Monitors and influences the dynamics of adaptive change in IT and the organization.

4. Builds Technological Confidence
Builds the organizations’ awareness of and confidence in its technology by conveying IT’s contributions to the business.

5. Partners With Customers
Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure continuous customer satisfaction.

6. Ensures Information Technology Talent
Creates a work environment and community that draws, develops and retains top IT talent.

7. Builds Networks and Community
Develops and maintains networks with internal and external sources and links networks for greater exposure. Builds community to sustain networks by sharing knowledge and power in the marketplace.