Conclusion

**__Conclusion__**

There is no doubt that each of us came into this semester with a unique view of Information Technology. In our conversations as a team, it is safe to say that our perceptions have altogether changed. We each suffered from the same //disconnection // syndrome that CIO's and IT Directors must fight each day. But, little did we know the crucial role that Information Technology plays in almost every aspect of an organization. From our interviews and case study analysis we now understand some of the key battles that IT must face. Some of these remain (and will always remain) at the technical level but many exist on the political and situational level. This is where CIO's will continue to earn there stripes. They must fight to convince executive boards and 'strategic planning committees' that without Information Technology synchronization (no pun intended) organizational advancement will suffer. It is for this reason that we are each glad to have been placed within the mind of a CIO - even if only 7 weeks.