A Framework for Business IT Alignment (SME)
This paper proposes a framework for business IT alignment in small and mid sized companies.
November 30, 2015
The IT Strategy Research section within our CIO Reference Library is a curated resource collection that provides insights, trends, and cutting-edge research findings relevant to IT strategy development and implementation. Designed for CIOs, IT executives, and technology leaders, this section aims to support informed decision-making by offering up-to-date information on technology advancements, industry best practices, and evolving business requirements.
In the IT Strategy Research section, you will find a wide range of resources, including:
- Research Reports: Access in-depth research reports from leading research firms and industry experts, offering valuable insights into technology trends, market analysis, and IT strategy best practices.
- Whitepapers: Explore thought-provoking whitepapers that delve into specific aspects of IT strategy, providing actionable recommendations and guidance for addressing common challenges and leveraging emerging opportunities.
- Case Studies: Learn from real-world examples of successful IT strategy implementation and lessons from organizations that have faced challenges in their IT strategic planning and execution processes.
- Industry Benchmarks: Gain insights into industry benchmarks and best practices, enabling you to compare your organization’s IT strategy performance against your peers and identify areas for improvement.
- Webinars and Podcasts: Stay informed about the latest developments in IT strategy by attending webinars and listening to podcasts featuring industry experts, thought leaders, and successful practitioners.
- Blog Posts and Articles: Access a wealth of blog posts and articles written by IT strategy experts, offering perspectives on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field.
- Academic Publications: Stay up-to-date with the latest academic research on IT strategy, providing insights into cutting-edge theories, models, and frameworks that can inform and shape your IT strategic planning process.
By leveraging the resources provided in the IT Strategy Research section, IT leaders can stay informed about the latest developments, trends, and best practices in the field of IT strategy. This invaluable resource enables organizations to make data-driven decisions, adapt to the rapidly changing technology landscape, and position themselves for success in the digital age.
A Framework for Business IT Alignment Methodology Selection
This paper presents a framework to compare, and select a methodology for IT Strategy. It discusses key business IT alignment frameworks and proposes a framework to evaluate and select one that works best for your organization.
November 30, 2015
Introduction to IT Metrics
This paper provides an in depth introduction to IT Metrics, and provides guidance on implementing a program to measure and track IT value. What are IT Metrics? Why are metrics important? What are some important metrics? How to use IT Metrics to align business with IT? What are the lessons learned in implementing an IT Metrics program? How to make metrics work with IT processes, and other elements of IT capability? Good Read!
October 19, 2015
Ten IT Enabled Business Trends
The IT-enabled business trends report discusses fresh opportunities for companies to create new sources of value—new products, new ways of touching customers, and new tools for improving operating efficiency. They also have the potential to shift profit pools, disrupt markets and commercial relationships, undermine existing market leaders, and shift value to consumers or among producers.
June 11, 2015
What are the Trends Shaping the World Around Us?
This presentation explores trends – technology, business, and beyond – and their impact on business and society at large. This is a good place for you to understand what lies ahead, and how to leverage it to create value for your business – CIOs can lead if they keep up with the world around them. Good Read!
June 11, 2015
Business and IT Trends
This report highlights key business and technology trends. This report can be used by CIOs to stay ahead of the curve to identify strategic uses of information technology. Good Read!
June 11, 2015
Five Technology Trends to Watch
This report tracks five technology trends that will shape our personal and professional lives. CIOs can use this report to understand these trends, and ascertain their impact on the business – to use IT strategically, to create competitive advantage for their business. CIO as a business leader must master trends shaping their business landscape.
June 11, 2015
Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Work
This whitepaper envisions the enterprise of the future where employees are at the center of business strategy – they are encouraged, and enabled to deliver business results. What are the technologies driving this trend to hire, and retain top talent? This paper identifies them and lays out a roadmap to transform an enterprise from it's current "employee is a tool" to "employee is a strategic asset" mindset. Good Read!
June 11, 2015
Technology Outsourcing Internal Capability Framework
This paper introduces a framework to assess and develop internal capability for technology outsourcing – what organizational and managerial capabilities are need to undertake effective outsourcing of technology including intellectual capital transfer and development?
April 13, 2014
Developing an IT Strategy for the Technology Driven Enterprise
This paper introduces a framework to develop an information technology strategy (IT Strategy) for the technology driven enterprise. The authors content that there are specific considerations for IT strategy creating in the technology driven entrepreneurial organization. They explain what these are, their impact on the organization and implications on strategy development.
April 13, 2014
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