Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia presents 16 operating principles for new federal IT leaders, emphasizing trust, accountability, and proactivity. With a wave of new, inexperienced CIOs, he aims to establish a culture shift in federal technology management. Reactions to the principles vary, with some seeing the message as condescending while others recognize its necessity for new leaders. Barbaccia's guidelines stress understanding missions, owning outcomes, and fostering collaboration, intending to modernize government IT practices and improve effectiveness amid significant turnover in CIO roles.
