This paper presents an approach to create a dynamic technology strategy. The authors studied successful companies, their strategic direction, and that of their technology strategy to create this approach and framework. Implementation of a successful dynamic technology strategy can help organization achieve and sustain competitive advantage. Excellent discussion!
CIOs have been under pressure to create value from IT and the usual answer to that problem: business IT alignment. The authors argue that this is easier said than done. Not because there is a problem identifying what to do – aka “IT strategy” – but the difficulty in implementing
Has IT moved from being a cost center to a value center? Does the CFO agree? How would a CFO measure the value contributed by IT to the bottom line? This paper discusses these questions and more.
Today, there is pressure on CIOs to run IT like a business. How do they measure the value delivered by this IT operating as a business? This study reveals a striking lack of consensus in the C-Suite on this issue – the CEO, CIO, and The CFO have different perspectives on measuring and communicating the value of IT and that is a hindrance to the move to running IT like a business.
This whitepaper discusses a plan of action to implement an operating model for the IT Organization that delivers value to the business. CIOs must deliver value to the business with a clear focus on communicating this value transparently, and with a clear sense of accountability and ownership.
This comprehensive guide to running a not-for-profit as a business holds invaluable lessons for CIOs to run their IT organizations like a business. IT organizations – internal not for profits? – need to change their operational paradigm and this presentation provides an excellent example to create your own strategy and roadmap for transformation.
This paper explores the factors governing the decision to run government organizations a a business. The discussion provides an excellent example of the kind of issues a CIO must grapple with as they make the decision to run IT like a business.
This paper explores the factors governing the decision to run internal support functions/organizations a a business. The discussion provides an excellent example of the kind of issues a CIO must grapple with as they make the decision to run IT like a business.
This paper presents a framework for the effective use of Information Technology in strategic decision making and to assess its impact in resulting performance gain or loss. What role does IT play in managerial decisions? How can we use of IT for better strategic outcomes?
This paper discusses the use of game theory to make the strategic decision to invest in a new technology. An excellent discussion that factors in market conditions, and information availability on future performance in making the investment decision.
