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IT Governance Research Collection

The “IT Governance Research” category is a valuable resource for CIOs, IT executives, and technology leaders, offering a collection of articles and documents focused on the latest research, findings, and insights related to IT governance. As part of our CIO Reference Library, this category aims to help IT leaders stay informed about emerging trends, best practices, and innovative approaches in IT governance, enabling them to make evidence-based decisions that drive business value and align IT strategy with organizational objectives.

By exploring this category, you will gain insights into:

  • The latest research, studies, and publications on various aspects of IT governance, including strategic alignment, risk management, resource optimization, and stakeholder engagement
  • Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the IT governance landscape that can impact your organization’s governance practices and strategies
  • Innovative methodologies, frameworks, and tools for IT governance, informed by cutting-edge research and academic findings
  • Comparative analyses of different IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 38500, and their effectiveness in various organizational contexts and settings
  • Best practices and lessons learned from real-life case studies and success stories in the implementation and management of IT governance initiatives
  • Expert opinions, commentaries, and thought leadership on the future of IT governance and the implications of emerging technologies, such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data privacy
  • Strategies for incorporating research findings and evidence-based practices into your organization’s IT governance initiatives to drive continuous improvement and innovation

By staying up-to-date with the latest IT governance research, CIOs and IT leaders can make informed decisions that help their organizations achieve strategic goals and maintain a competitive edge. Visit this category regularly to discover new content and resources that will inform you about cutting-edge research and insights in IT governance and support your organization’s ongoing success in implementing effective IT governance practices.

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Case Study – Project Portfolio Management Framework

This case study delves into the Project Portfolio Management Framework of a large public sector organization. It examines how portfolio data is utilized to enhance decision-making processes, offers a comprehensive current state analysis, and proposes a practical toolkit for better portfolio planning. The study emphasizes resource management and the strategic alignment of projects, providing actionable insights for improving project portfolio management practices. (100+ pages)

Managing IS Supply and Demand

This paper makes the case for IT Governance – what is it governance? why is it governance important? what is the key to success in it governance? what are the executive and board responsibilities? what are the governance process flows? how are it governance and Project Portfolio Management connected?

June 4, 2012

Factors Driving Effective IT Governance

This study examined the factors influencing the effectiveness of information technology governance and found "significant positive relationships between the overall level of effective IT governance and" four specific factors namely, IT strategy committee, the involvement of senior management in IT, the existence of ethics/ culture of compliance in IT, and corporate communication systems.<br />

March 8, 2012

Improving IT Project Portfolio Management

This paper summarizes research on current practices in IT Project Portfolio Management and ways to improve them following a "benefits driven IT" paradigm. It discusses a framework for IT Project Portfolio Management based upon this review and analysis.

February 1, 2012

A Framework for IT Project Portfolio Management

This paper discusses a case study to implement a new information technology project portfolio management framework and process – "the new process aims at better identifying, evaluating and balancing projects in the light of business strategy"

December 14, 2011

A Holistic Model for IT Governance

This paper presents a different model for IT governance that includes "seamless integration of corporate and IT governance, the reinterpretation of the role of enterprise architecture (EA) within a complex enterprise, and the integration of key IT governance themes." &#160;

November 15, 2011

Harnessing the Energy of an IT Project

Do IT Projects have momentum? Can we measure and track IT Project momentum? This article defines the concept of momentum within the context of IT projects, introduces a tool for mapping and analyzing momentum, presents a representative case example, and identifies the lessons gleaned from analyzing the momentum maps of 51 IT projects.

November 10, 2011

Adaptive IT Governance Framework

Dive into IT Governance essentials, compare key frameworks, and explore a unique implementation guide tailored for developing countries.

November 3, 2011