7 ways for CIOs to deliver bad news without losing trust

Insights from CIOs, consultants, and executive coaches show that effective CIOs don’t just report problems, they share information early, explain the issues clearly, and help executives decide what to do next. Here are seven ways CIOs can deliver bad news more effectively. Build transparency early so bad news is never a surprise Successful CIOs don’t wait until something goes wrong to talk to executives.