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Run IT Like a Business – Page 2

Mastering IT Efficiency: A CIO’s Guide to Business-Driven IT Management

This guide outlines a structured approach for CIOs to transform IT into a business-focused unit. It covers key steps such as standardizing services, implementing SLAs, and strategic outsourcing to enhance efficiency and business alignment. Learn about the benefits, how to adopt a business-focused approach, steps to implement a business-focused IT management model, real-world examples, and tips for successful implementation.

November 17, 2014

Guide to Transforming IT: From Cost Center to Value Center

This guide provides CIOs with a detailed roadmap for transforming IT departments from cost centers to value centers. It covers new management models, investment strategies, and performance metrics essential for achieving strategic business alignment and driving value creation.

November 17, 2014

Why is Running IT like a Business so Difficult?

CIOs want to run their information technology organizations like a business because it not only creates superior value but also communicates this value to the other parts of the business effectively. So, what are the challenges they face in implementing this model of IT operations? This survey studied this issue and provides specific challenges IT organizations face in their implementation of a business like operating model. CIOs can learn from this challenges and provide effective responses to improve their chances of success.

November 17, 2014

Sample Deliverables Running IT Like a Business Transformation

This presentation provides sample deliverables from an implementation of IT transformation to run an enterprise information technology (IT) organization like a business. Samples include an implementation approach and plan, performance metrics and analysis. A good read to understand performance driven IT transformation to run IT for business value instead of cost optimization.<br>
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November 17, 2014

Governing an IT Organization to Run Like a Business

This presentation discusses a case study of implementing a governance model to run IT organization like a business – the key governance structures, and roles and responsibilities required to implement a business like model for IT operations based on a real life example. Good Read!

November 17, 2014

An Introduction to Running IT Like a Business

This paper discusses what it means to run IT like a business – what capability must an IT oranization develop to run like a business? An excellent place for a CIO to begin their journey in the business of IT.

September 7, 2014

Framework for Running IT Like a Business: A TBM Strategy Guide

This framework details an approach to running IT like a business using Technology Business Management (TBM) principles. It covers key strategies, a comprehensive playbook, and the critical value conversations needed to align IT with business objectives, ensuring cost-efficiency and enhanced service quality.

September 7, 2014

Tool Selection for Running IT Like a Business

This whitepaper discusses tool selection for running IT like a business. CIOs are under pressure to demonstrate the value of IT. Running IT Like a business can help create and communicate the value of IT. A critical element of this strategy is IT service definition and pricing. CIOs need to select appropriate tools for this function. This whitepaper can help.

September 7, 2014
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