IT Optimization

Underfunded in IT? Success is still in reach.

If your organization is like most, you proposed an IT budget for the year based on historical spending and the need to close some serious ga

Optimization vs. innovation – do you have to choose?

The question is, how do IT leaders strike a balance between the two? Can an organization innovate while gaining efficiencies? Yes. Here’

Answer these 6 questions to improve IT delivery success this year

A new year is one of those rare occasions when time is on your side. Using a moment of that time to take stock and evaluate your ability to

Clean up your IT project reporting. Slam dunk your delivery.

Too often, “reporting" just means completing a routine form. Few organizations have developed strong, cross-functional reporting standa

Project management IS vendor management

One thing is for sure – when it comes to managing project delivery, no matter how comprehensive, clear and air-tight your contracts are, you

A simple understanding of IT? It IS possible.

Every organization can effectively communicate the value of their IT organization in just three simple pages. And that foundation can help y

Balancing your IT spending

Ensuring a well-balanced spend for your IT change portfolio will not only improve your chances of success but will also make it easier for y

Identifying skill gaps through governance assurance

It can be a challenge getting the right mix of people with the right skills assigned to a project. Information technology is so broad – and

Holistic oversight as a cap on data proliferation

Too many systems. Duplicated data. Inefficient processes. How many times have the tools intended to enable your organization actually stifle

What's blocking your digital transformation?

A data-driven strategy starts with changing the conversation about IT to reflect its role as a business partner, not just a service provider

How IT teams can benefit from predictive modeling

Your ability to deliver is embedded in your stats. No matter the company size or what the project, you will achieve greater success sooner i

Prevent organizational knowledge loss in 5 easy steps

Expert knowledge and innovation drive organizational performance, yet people are more mobile than ever. The time when employees stayed with

Why saying no can be good for business

There is always a cost to tackling too many things at once and wasting effort on low-reward projects. In the long run, it is far easier to s

Does your organization have a capex habit?

Capitalizing the cost of an asset often makes a lot of sense. Assets can require significant investment over a number of years, and the bene

Focus, not multitasking, reduces delivery costs

The world is busy. We're all trying to achieve more in less time. But the bottom line is, multitasking may be hurting your organizatio

From doomed to delivered: 4 ways to use your IT data more effectively

Complexity – it’s the hallmark and hazard of business today. As many organizations struggle just to maintain results, let alone grow, their