Can IT be a Profit Center?
The debate rages on. There are strong views on both sides of the issue – yes and no. Here is a very good summary of the discussion so far…
March 25, 2009
CIO Knowledgebase – Page 503
This IT strategy template provides a comprehensive outline to creating an effective IT strategic plan. The template includes sections for defining your business goals and objectives, identifying your IT capabilities, and outlining your IT strategy. The template also includes a set of metrics for measuring the success of your IT strategy.
IT transformation is fashionable. Buzzwords generally are. This article answers a simple question: what is IT Transformation? Defining IT Transformation is critical to the success of any CIO and the IT Organization they lead.
Explore a detailed overview of IT strategy. From its definition and foundational principles to its role in driving organizational success, this guide delves into every facet of crafting, implementing, and evaluating a robust Information Technology strategy.
Unlock the complexities of IT governance with a clear definition, key frameworks, and strategies to align technology with business goals. Explore best practices to ensure IT governance success.
Enterprise architecture (EA) is a comprehensive framework used to manage and align an organization's IT infrastructure, processes, data and strategies with its overall business goals. Learn about enterprise architecture, its definition, components, benefits, and challenges. Discover this critical business discipline's stakeholders, frameworks, and methodologies.
This in-depth and engaging - 78 slides - IT Strategy Presentation [ppt] communicates just about everything you would have wanted to know about IT Strategy aka business IT alignment (ICT Strategy, IS strategy, IS strategic alignment, IT Alignment, strategic information systems planning (SISP)...)
CIOs can use this step-by-step guide to improve business IT alignment
This information technology (IT) Strategic Plan Example details the key components of a good information technology strategy that aligns and prioritizes investments in IT with the business vision, mission, and goals.
Planning to self-study for the TOGAF 9.1 certification? This comprehensive guide provides a clear roadmap for aspiring enterprise architects. Discover the different certification pathways, how to access the official TOGAF 9.1 framework, and recommended Open Group study guides. We've also compiled valuable resources for practice questions and offer essential tips for effective learning, exam preparation, and booking your test. Start your journey to becoming TOGAF certified today!
Learn about e-business, its benefits, types, components, and examples. Understand the differences between e-commerce and e-business and their future outlook.
Does Enterprise Architecture Matter?
Explore the comprehensive guide designed for CIOs that demystifies the value of Enterprise Architecture. Discover how to leverage EA for strategic alignment, optimized IT operations, improved decision-making, enhanced business agility, and effective stakeholder communication.
March 25, 2009
CIO 2.0: From Technology Steward to Business Leader
The changing role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in government—and why it matters to leaders in the public sector. Information Technology is a strategic weapon to create business value. The question has always been: do you know how to use it? The report is very government focused but the
March 25, 2009
Recognizing Organizational Culture in Managing Change
Structural changes can serve as the initial intervention for shifting culture
March 25, 2009
CIO to CPO?
Is the Chief “information” officer role evolving to Chief “Process” Officer? What is the imperative for this move? How will it happen?
March 25, 2009
The Emerging Role of the CIO: Business Strategist
The CIO has evolved from an IT Manager to a business leader “with a meaningful seat at the table.” Today, CIOs “are accountable not only for using technology to enable business processes but also for helping shape the strategic direction of our companies and driving profitability,” he said. “We are now
March 25, 2009
Invasion of Privacy on the Internet
This paper presents a very good discussion on privacy – the nature of privacy and right to privacy both in law and moral philosophy.
March 24, 2009
Part 7: Complexity change and turbulence
In this article, we offer some ideas on management practices that are liable to increase complexity artificially along with adverse effects on change management
March 24, 2009
The Ideal CIO
What are the personal characteristics of the ideal CIO? What are the professional characteristics of the ideal CIO? This report – purportedly based on two decades of experience of the author(s) – provides an excellent view of the qualifications of the “ideal” CIO. Do you agree with their analysis?
March 24, 2009
Trends in Enterprise Architecture
This is a non-scientific survey of Enterprise Architecture trends. The problem with survey and statistics is that one can make just about anything from them! However, it is good to read a survey and translate the results to one’s particular situation. So here goes…
March 19, 2009