Unleashing the Power of IT

Transform the role of IT to better meet the demands of today's challenging business environment Unleashing the Power of IT offers leaders a transformational path to high performance and continual evolution. As businesses face increasingly unforgiving competition, rampant globalization and demanding customers, it is essential that IT leaders keep a firm hand on strategies surrounding information technology. Effective IT leaders must drive innovation as well as identify and pursue new opportunities--all while continually doing more and more with less and less. While IT organizations are still associated with technological advancement and expertise, today they are also expected to be business-minded, customer-focused, and financially astute. It is clear that the field is changing, but how can IT leaders keep pace with expanding expectations? This book offers expert perspective, practical guidance, and real-world case studies to help IT professionals evolve alongside the field. Author Dan Roberts and the thought leaders at Ouellette & Associates take a unique approach to the topic, based on a track record of success and a laser focus on the "human side of technology." With experiences and insights from subject matter experts and workshop leaders, this book offers a revolutionary approach to high performance in today's IT environment. Build a culture of client-focused productivity and technological advancement Reduce costs, drive innovation, and manage projects more effectively Become a strong, active partner in strategy decisions Adopt proven frameworks, techniques, and strategies to launch and sustain transformational change Packed with hard-hitting strategies, tangible advice, and real-world guidance, Unleashing the Power of IT gives you the mindset, skill set and tool set necessary to thrive in today's challenging IT environment.