Trust and Partnership

Proven methodologies to enhance business value by exploiting thelatest global technology trends and best business and ITpractices There is no doubt that a tidal wave of change is hitting thearea of business technology; new business models are forming aroundthe cloud, new insights on how an enterprise runs is being aided bymining massive transactional and operational data sets.Decision-making is becoming almost prescient through new classes ofdata visualization, data analytics, and dashboards. Despite thepromise of technologies to make a difference, or perhaps because ofit, IT organizations face continued challenges in realizingpartnerships and trust with their business partners. While many books take on elements of these emerging developmentsor address the stubborn barriers to "real" partnership, none makethe practices involved fit together in a highly effective fashion -until now. Strategic IT Management in Turbulent Timesreveals how this framework ensures that organizations make theright strategic decisions to succeed in times of turbulence andchange. * Draws together authors with global experience including theAmericas, Europe, Pacific Rim, and Africa * Offers a comprehensive framework for IT and business managersto maximize the value IT brings to business * Addresses the effects of turbulence on business and IT * Focuses on developing partnerships and trust with business With practical examples and implementation guidance based onproven techniques developed by the authors over the past twentyyears, Strategic IT Management in Turbulent Times considersthe challenges facing today's enterprise, IT's critical role invalue creation, and the practical road map for achieving strategicIT management competencies.