How to Develop and Implement Your It Strategy (Designing the Future)

Designing the Future: How to Develop & Implement your IT Strategy clearly explains and exclusively focuses on IT strategy, both as a concept and as a process activity. Written in plain English, 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 implementing or revising an IT strategy.