CIOs now list innovation as the most important trait they need to bring to their role, according to a 2024 survey by professional services firm Deloitte — ahead of delivering top-line value and serving as change agents, two endeavors that require innovation to facilitate. Meanwhile, Foundry found in its 2024 State of the CIO Study that 88% of CIOs said their role has become more digital and innovation focused, up from 85% in 2023. Innovation, however, is not easy, as CIOs, their IT teams, and their organizations face plenty of obstacles that can slow or stop progress. Here, CIOs and IT innovat…