Demystifying Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Project Portfolio Management is a critical concept and tool for IT Managers. Have you cut through the hype so you can use this tool?
May 21, 2009
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What is the purpose of a vision statement for IT? This article examines how a vision can accelerate the business value generated by an IT Organization.
e-Strategy: Thinking About e-Business Models (Part IV)
This article explores the Knowledge-based e-Business model and its importance for organizations, including key decisions to make before implementation.
May 20, 2009
Start smart. Your first step could make your journey!
More often than not, “first impressions” make all the difference. Your opportunity to make this critical “first impression” on an IT Strategy project is with the “kick off” communication. Are you hitting it spot on? Or, are you busily creating a disaster for yourself and your organization?
May 19, 2009
Part II: Start smart. Your first step could make your journey!
Last week we looked at the importance of the IT Strategy “kick off” communication and the 5 questions it must address. This week, we will discuss each of the 5 questions and how to answer them for success!
May 19, 2009
Part III: Start smart. Your First Step Could Make Your Journey!
Previously, we discussed the importance of the “kick off” communication. We also talked about the steps to create a killer kick off letter. In this article, we will discuss how to avoid common pitfalls.
May 19, 2009
Business IT Alignment: 7 Signs of Trouble in Paradise
Ever wonder what happens when business and IT are not aligned? Well, like most other things in life, there are symptoms of misalignment. Monitoring them and analyzing them can help you avert disaster.
May 19, 2009
Talk to Me: The Disconnect Between Business and IT
The disconnect between business and IT is often lamented. A lot is spoken and written about this chasm. Ostensibly, a lot is done to bridge it. Yet, most would agree the chasm still exists.
May 19, 2009
Putting IT Strategy in Context
Often, the emphasis is on creating an IT Strategy. Before you do, understand the context of IT Strategy i.e. what is its role and scope.
May 18, 2009
Crafting a Vision for IT
What is the purpose of a vision statement for IT? This article examines how a vision can accelerate the business value generated by an IT Organization.
May 18, 2009
IT Cannot be a Profit Center
Of late, there is a lot of emphasis on IT ROI. While this is commendable, extending this argument to convert the IT Organization into a profit center is taking it to another extreme. For example, are HR, finance, and marketing profit centers? Why not?
May 18, 2009
