Seven ways for the CIO to communicate bad news without losing the trust of the management team

Feedback from CIOs, consultants, and executive coaches shows that effective CIOs don't just report problems: They share information early, explain issues clearly, and help executives decide what to do next. Here are seven ways CIOs can communicate bad news more effectively. Build transparency from the beginning so bad news doesn't come as a surprise Successful CIOs don't wait for something to go wrong before speaking out.