

Mid-Year Strategy Check: CIOs, Are Your 2025 Resolutions Still on Track?
4 snips May 6, 2025
Mary Mesaglio, a Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, shares her insights on the evolving role of CIOs in 2025. She emphasizes the importance of reevaluating New Year's resolutions and turning regret into growth opportunities. They discuss crucial negotiation skills, especially when dealing with AI-infused vendor contracts, and the pressing need for establishing personal AI ethics. Mesaglio also highlights the significance of staying connected to emerging technologies, serving as a guide for tech leaders navigating today's challenges.
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Turn Regret Into Growth
- Reflect on a regret without trying to solve or avoid it.
- Use that regret to learn and grow personally and professionally.
Negotiate Like a Pro
- Hone your negotiation skills especially for AI-infused vendor contracts.
- Enter negotiations strategically and avoid engaging too early to maximize impact.
Define Personal AI Ethics
- Define clear personal AI ethics and red lines now before reactive situations arise.
- Decide what AI uses you find acceptable for customers, employees, and your family.