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ITIL, like any other framework/methodology, lends itself to some expert insight gained over time through implementation. This insight will not guarantee success but it will help your chances! As with any other “best practice” list, please let your particular circumstances drive your decisions.
This document describes SOA Governance and the typical stages of its implementation. The document also discusses the types of Governance and typical organizational structures needed to deliver a successful SOA project.
This is a presentation on a framework to analyze business models – the very best discussion on business models (other than here) that we have seen on the web.
Is there is a need for a new Business IT Alignment or IT Strategy process? This article is a good start…
A good presentation on Service Oriented Architecture. What is SOA? Why is it an imperative? What are some of its key components? What are the SOA trends? What is SOA Governance?…
We live in a society that tends to hype i.e. exaggerate easily. 6 people fall ill and the headlines and airwaves are full of people screaming “pandemic!” A new strain of the flu virus is going to come every so often so we can rest assured that papers will sell forever! If I remember correctly, over 100,000 people die every year due to obesity – so while we were glued to our TV worrying about this impending “pandemic”, we were probably stuffing our faces with potato chips and 300 dropped dead of the couch potato pandemic that is in full bloom! But we digress.
eCommerce was once the thing. Now, it is nothing – well, almost. So is eCommerce dead? (or if you are from Harvard: Does eCommerce Matter?) Read On »
An excellent essay on the changing/emerging/evolving role of the CIO. The paper goes into a logical/reason based explanation for the responsibilities of the role. The best part is the evolution of the role over the past decades.
Very good read! Read On »
The CIO title is one of the most meaningless titles in the world of business. What does it mean to be a “chief information officer?” What does it take to be one? The position has been occupied with IT geeks who are now being told that you must “evolve” into a “business leader” – whatever that means!
Meaningless title + unreasonable expectations = CIO career disaster! Read On »
A leader is nothing without their team. Only a few leaders recognize this truth. For those who do, this presentation provides a good discussion on building the CIO’s team.
The business world currently lives in a “functional” organization design i.e. the “company” or “organization” is broken into “departments” or “functions” such as “IT” and “marketing.” The real world, unfortunately, works along a “process” – steps that lead to value creation. 90% of an organization’s efficiency is sapped in navigating the artificial boundaries created by a functional design – chiefs and fiefdoms that are worse than Hatfield and McCoy. Read On »
As Enterprise Architecture (EA) function grows increasingly important, organizations need to understand that delivering highly coordinated and efficiently designed architecture structures, standards, and policies is essential to ensure success. The group has to ensure that the following best functions are understood and acted upon by enterprise stakeholders. In doing so, EA function will provide opportunities for greater success. Read On »
This web services overview poster covers 60+ standards and specifications on a page!
This presentation provides an overview of COBIT, ITIL, ISO 17799 and Visible OPS. Read On »
The web is full of small sites where one can advertise. Advertisers have a tough choice. Ignore them at your own peril. Embrace them at, well, your own peril as well! Read On »
Micro blogging is a rage. Everyone and their brother want you to follow them. Not sure where people get the time to answer stupid questions like: “What are you doing?” Read On »
