My Account Become a Client Transition to Digital Government Deliver value by focusing on data and analytics, evaluating business outcomes and addressing existing IT skills gaps. Menu Accelerate Digital for Future-Ready Government Many government CIOs say their digital initiatives are maturing, but they often confuse progress with maturity. Governments around the world had to adapt to radically shifting conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. While most were successful, digital initiatives will remain critical to pivot and continue to deliver against new demands. Our new guide for Government CIOs will help you invest in future-ready capabilities and accelerate digital by focusing on 3 key priority areas. Complete the form to know more. Download the Accelerate Digital for Future-Ready Government Guide Work Email Continue By clicking the "Continue" button, you are agreeing to the Gartner Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Drive successful digital government initiatives Digital maturity in government remains low. Government CIOs recognize the value of digital government transformation and understand that their agencies must be agile and innovative to succeed, but struggle to be responsive in developing and successfully completing digital initiatives. Agencies need a digital change agent to enable them to harness the power of data and drive efficiency. Make government data-driven Data is at the heart of the digital government transformation. The transition to digital government requires careful planning and a focus on outcomes. To be successful, government CIOs must guide the digital journey, tackling both the strategic and tactical challenges with a relentless focus on using and sharing data to make government services more proactive, and its operations more efficient. Develop digital initiatives Gartner provides leadership support across the federal, state and local government sectors to help leaders and their teams improve organizational efficiency and drive digital government transformation. Our data-driven expertise enables leaders to manage talent, make critical business decisions, displace costs, and mitigate risks to agency and department missions. Master CIO in Government The opportunity has never been greater for government CIOs to help lead their organizations through this period of uncertainty, and in the process, become a world-class digital government. This research outlines the 10 common traits of a master CIO to help you become a dynamic and inspirational leader. Download Research Government CIOs Must Resist Transformation Hype and Focus on Digital Optimization Digital transformation in government is practically impossible when business models are inflexible and not easily disrupted. CIOs can increase their effectiveness and influence by managing transformation hype while continuously delivering solutions that optimize government services. Download Now Digital Maturity in Government: Lofty Ambitions Seldom Lead to Tangible Impacts Data shows governments have low to moderate maturity for delivering public services in the digital age, with rigid service delivery models and ineffective metrics. Government CIOs can use this research to have a greater impact on the digital transformation of their organizations. Read More Questions about becoming a Gartner client? Let’s Connect Additional research The IT Roadmap for Digital Business Transformation Most CIOs have a common question - What is the best way to scope, scale, and lead digital transformation? Download our roadmap to discover the best practices successful CIOs and IT leaders follow to drive effective digital transformation initiatives. Download Roadmap Research Digital Government in Action: Ecosystem‑Driven Co‑creation Digital government requires CIOs to guide their organization and the ecosystem to bring the correct skills, technologies and approaches together to achieve their digital ambitions. Learn More Research Public Sector IT Cost Optimization Framework Urgent budget pressure is real, but be strategic and programmatic about cost optimization so that short- and midterm cost decisions don’t jeopardize the long-term effectiveness and mission of your agency. Download Framework Webinar The 8 Principles of Leadership Transitions in Government Government IT leaders change roles frequently due to election cycles, job rotations and normal career decisions. This complimentary webinar looks at the principles that will help government organizations reduce the chaos and frustration of leadership changes. 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