New CIO seeks advice; nervous due to limited infrastructure/security experience and former hands-on CIO. Commenters advise focusing on strategic leadership and team support rather than technical execution, letting technical experts handle infrastructure and security while setting priorities and removing obstacles. They emphasize understanding knowledge gaps, documenting critical systems, aligning IT with business goals, building rapport with staff and other executives, and joining peer networks. The role is described as business-oriented with an emphasis on governance, communication, and direction rather than deep technical mastery.
https://www.reddit.com/r/CIO/comments/1relgn3/any_advice_for_a_new_cio/