Designing the Future: How to Develop and Implement Your IT Strategy

Designing the Future: How to Develop & Implement Your IT Strategy is specifically written with not only the budding and established IT professional in mind but also anyone wishing to quickly gain an understanding of IT strategy, either as a concept or a process activity. Written in plain English to speed understanding, this practical book guides the reader through the strategy design, development, implementation and review process Plan, Do, Transform, Review in a step by step, logical manner. Explanations of knowledge, information, software development and technology and service strategy layers are provided, as well as cultural considerations, reasons for resistance to change, leadership style and review criteria. A template outline is included for an IT strategy document, and terms of reference for a sponsoring group, programme/project manager, business group, technical forum and IT steering committee are provided to help you get up and running in a professional manner. Packed with diagrams, helpful reminders, highlights, checklists and case studies, Designing the Future is a valuable resource for anyone interested in, considering, implementing or revising an IT strategy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…