Business & IT Alignment
For the record, Wikipedia has some roots in Chicago
Wikipedia - founded in 2001, interactive encyclopedia, voluntarily authored in 250 languages, over 5 million articles, among the 15 most trafficked Web sites in the world, generates no revenue, relies on donations. Check out Brad Spirrison's article that traces wiki to Chicago.
Read MoreThe 30 Most Important IT Trends for 2007
CIO Insight published its Top 30 Trends in IT in 2007 which provides some great pointers for leaders thinking about how technology can/will impact business. My key take-away: companies will continue to look for strong leaders who can blend IT and business savvy. What do you think?
Read MoreNPR: Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting
National Public Radio [NPR] presents LinkedIn as a social networking technology for recruiting and the retained executive search trade. Read the story on how to use LinkedIn as the primary means to finding opportunities.
Read MoreWhat do 44% of CFOs have in common?
44% of CFOs surveyed described the alignment of business and IT in their companies as weak! What can companies do to ensure technology investments align with and deliver measurable business value? Apply these “Ls & Ms” (Link & Lead. Manage & Measure).
Read MoreWhat’s Behind Your Successful Organizational Change Efforts: Your Customers’ Needs or Your Smarty Pants Insights?
A system enhancement, regulatory requirement, M&A are often the obvious faces of organizational change. Yet the root cause of most successful organizational change is: Customer needs. Ask these 3 questions to ensure that your customers’ wants and needs are driving the root of your great ideas.
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