It Governance To Drive High Performance

Author : Robert E. Kress
Publisher : IT Governance Ltd
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849280389

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IT Governance to Drive High Performance by Robert E. Kress Pdf

This book will show you the state-of-the-art IT governance model that was developed by the largest consulting firm in the world! This pocket guide provides you with an insider's detailed description of Accenture's IT governance policy and details its governance structure. It will show how effective IT governance links IT strategy and IT decisions to Accenture's business strategy and business priorities. Following the best practices approach set out in this pocket guide will serve as an excellent starting point for any organisation with ambitions to achieve high performance. Benefits to business include: Boost productivity How hard do you work in other areas of your business to cut costs and improve efficiency? In testing economic times, is the absence of a clear strategy for your business's IT governance still a realistic option? Learning from Accenture's proven approach will enable you to increase your organisation's competitiveness over the longer term. Coordinate your operations To ensure effective decision-making and align your IT function with your broader business goals, you need to make the structure of your IT governance fit your overall corporate governance structure. That way, you can make your IT work for your business. Manage change effectively IT is crucial for realising the changes you want your business to make. For this reason, you cannot afford to have these changes treated merely as IT projects that have been foisted on the company by the IT department. By bringing top management on board, and giving business leaders a formal role in the IT governance of your organisation, you will make the success of any project with an IT component much more likely. Keep a grip on budgets The costs of IT projects are notoriously prone to overrun, while some IT development programmes have promised more than they ever delivered. The Accenture way of doing business is different. Following the Accenture approach means ensuring that your IT investment is backed by a solid business case, and measuring the return on investment following project completion. High performance Chief executives now put high performance IT among their top strategic objectives. So, if you are looking to improve IT governance in your own organisation, finding out what Robert E. Kress has to say is as good a starting point as any. This book will show you his company's best practice approach to the subject. Whatever business you are in, there is nearly always a clear link b...

Author : Van Haren Publishing
Publisher : Van Haren
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789401800082

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Implementing Effective It Governance and It Management by Van Haren Publishing Pdf

In all enterprises around the world, the issues, opportunities and challenges of aligning IT more closely with the organization and effectively governing an organizations IT investments, resources, major initiatives and superior uninterrupted service is becoming a major concern of the Board and executive management. An integrated and comprehensive approach to the alignment, planning, execution and governance of IT and its resources has become critical to more effectively align, integrate, invest, measure, deploy, service and sustain the strategic and tactical direction and value proposition of IT in support of organizations. Much has been written and documented about the individual components of IT Governance such as strategic planning, demand management, program and project management, IT service management, strategic sourcing and outsourcing, performance management, metrics, compliance and others. Much less has been written about a comprehensive and integrated approach

Author : Anna Ujwary-Gil
Publisher : WSB-NLU
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788388421792

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BUSINESS AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FACING INCREASED COMPETITION AND GROWING CUSTOMERS' DEMANDS (Vol. 10) by Anna Ujwary-Gil Pdf

Author : Robert Kress
Publisher : IT Governance Publishing
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849283571

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Running IT Like a Business by Robert Kress Pdf

With clear strategies, helpful diagrams and real-life examples, this book will give you the keys to unlocking your IT function’s hidden potential.

Author : Shi, Nan Si,Silvius, Gilbert
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781605663470

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Enterprise IT Governance, Business Value and Performance Measurement by Shi, Nan Si,Silvius, Gilbert Pdf

"This book provides evidence-based insights into the management and contribution of IT in organizations, to offer practical advice & solutions, models and tools that are instrumental in getting business value from IT"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Gad J. Selig
Publisher : Van Haren
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-04-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789087537746

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Implementing IT Governance - A Practical Guide to Global Best Practices in IT Management by Gad J. Selig Pdf

The issues, opportunities and challenges of aligning information technology more closely with an organization and effectively governing an organization s Information Technology (IT) investments, resources, major initiatives and superior uninterrupted service is becoming a major concern of the Board and executive management in enterprises on a global basis. An integrated and comprehensive approach to the alignment, planning, execution and governance of IT and its resources has become critical to more effectively align, integrate, invest, measure, deploy, service and sustain the strategic and tactical direction and value proposition of IT in support of organizations.Much has been written and documented about the individual components of IT Governance such as strategic planning, demand (portfolio investment) management, program and project management, IT service management and delivery, strategic sourcing and outsourcing, performance management and metrics, like the balanced scorecard, compliance and others. Much less has been written about a comprehensive and integrated IT/Business Alignment, Planning, Execution and Governance approach. This new title fills that need in the marketplace and gives readers a structured and practical solutions using the best of the best principles available today. The book is divided into nine chapters, which cover the three critical pillars necessary to develop, execute and sustain a robust and effective IT governance environment - leadership and proactive people and change agents, flexible and scalable processes and enabling technology. Each of the chapters also covers one or more of the following action oriented topics: demand management and alignment (the why and what of IT strategic planning, portfolio investment management, decision authority, etc.); execution management (includes the how - Program/Project Management, IT Service Management with IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Strategic Sourcing and outsourcing); performance, risk and contingency management (e.g. includes COBIT, the balanced scorecard and other metrics and controls); and leadership, teams and people skills.

Author : Peter Weill,Jeanne W. Ross
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422163344

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IT Governance by Peter Weill,Jeanne W. Ross Pdf

Firms with superior IT governance have more than 25% higher profits than firms with poor governance given the same strategic objectives. These top performers have custom designed IT governance for their strategies. Just as corporate governance aims to ensure quality decisions about all corporate assets, IT governance links IT decisions with company objectives and monitors performance and accountability. Based on a study of 250 enterprises worldwide, IT Governance shows how to design and implement a system of decision rights that will transform IT from an expense to a profitable investment.

Author : Jaap Bloem,Menno van Doorn,Piyush Mittal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471771999

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Making IT Governance Work in a Sarbanes-Oxley World by Jaap Bloem,Menno van Doorn,Piyush Mittal Pdf

This book discusses a dilemma common to many corporation’s IT departments--the tension between top-down governance directives and the challenge to get everything properly functioning on a bottom-up basis. Making IT governance work does not simply mean adherence to an ABC of (a) going more deeply into rules, (b) implementing a framework, and (c) registering good results. Neither is this book a guide to frameworks and compliance. Its goal is to describe an entire repertoire of resources that can assist in arriving at better IT governance. Among these resources are CobiT, bottom-up governance principles such as distributed leadership constitute another, and portfolio management. This book provides a realistic governance of information and IT in corporations. The authors' view is that "new technology" can only achieve its optimum impact when it is properly managed. Money and behavior are key factors: the money that information and IT must generate and the activity and latitude of people in the organization from top to bottom. This book: Presents a clear view on the relationship of corporate governance and IT governance. Provides recent Sarbanes-Oxley history and the compliance consequences for organizations. Offers in-depth insight into IT portfolio management. Provides an overview of various IT governance opinions from such groups as Gartner, Forrester, and IT Governance Institute. Energetic, thoughtful and highly informative, this book provides a valuable and timely guide to IT governance and the complexities of IT management in an increasingly regulated world. The authors are great at focusing on the things that really matter for practitioners. The book is also very readable. Leslie P. Willcocks Professor of Technology, Work and Globalization London School of Economics

Author : Michael Wallace,Larry Webber
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
Page : 1254 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781454856283

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It Governance by Michael Wallace,Larry Webber Pdf

IT Governance: Policies and Procedures, 2016 Edition is the premier decision-making reference to help you to devise an information systems policy and procedure program uniquely tailored to the needs of your organization. Not only does it provide extensive sample policies, but this valuable resource gives you the information you need to develop useful and effective policies for your unique environment. IT Governance: Policies andamp; Procedures provides fingertip access to the information you need on: Policy and planning Documentation Systems analysis and design And more!

Author : Van Grembergen, Wim
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466617803

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Business Strategy and Applications in Enterprise IT Governance by Van Grembergen, Wim Pdf

Within the IT-related business domain, it is important to advance theory building and practices regarding management and governance issues. Business Strategy and Applications in Enterprise IT Governance emphasizes how organizations enable both businesses and IT people to execute their responsibilities in support of business/IT alignment and the creation of business value from IT enabled corporation investments. This publication distributes leading research that is both academically executed and relevant for practice in the professional IT and business community.

Author : Rose A. Mueller-Hanson,Elaine D. Pulakos
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351685030

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Transforming Performance Management to Drive Performance by Rose A. Mueller-Hanson,Elaine D. Pulakos Pdf

Recently a revolution has taken place in organizations around the world to transform their performance management systems from burdensome chores into a valuable business practices. Many high-profile companies have announced they are getting rid of the dreaded performance reviews and replacing them with ongoing coaching and feedback. Although these cases are inspiring other organizations to contemplate change, many are left with more questions than answers. While many fads and quick fixes have been proposed to answer these questions, little research exists to support them. This book provides a practical and evidence-based guide for building a performance management approach that actually improves performance. It cuts through the hype and gives actionable advice, useful tools, and real-world examples for organizations to build the business case for change, plan the transformation, design the new system, and implement the change effectively. Featuring research findings as well as concrete strategies from organizations that have proven successful, this book provides a roadmap for meaningful change. It will be of interest to professionals and scholars interested in evidence-based performance management and the challenges facing organizations.

Author : Wallace, Webber
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Page : 1522 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781543855401

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IT Governance: Policies and Procedures, 2023 Edition by Wallace, Webber Pdf

Author : Gerhard Plenert,Tom Cluley
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781439867174

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Driving Strategy to Execution Using Lean Six Sigma by Gerhard Plenert,Tom Cluley Pdf

Many organizations develop strategic plans that gather dust on bookshelves. Many other organizations employ Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and reduce process variation only to find they are not moving the big bars that measure success for the organization. Driving Strategy to Execution Using Lean Six Sigma: A Framework for Crea

Author : Didier Cossin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119615682

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High Performance Boards by Didier Cossin Pdf

A comprehensive guide to transforming boards and achieving best-practice governance in any organisation. When practising good governance, the board is the vital driver of organizational success, while fostering positive social impact and economic value creation. At all levels, executives around the world are faced with complexities rising from disruptive business models, new technologies, socio-economic changes, shifting political circumstances, and an array of other sources. High Performance Boards is the comprehensive manual for attaining best-in-class governance, offering pragmatic guidance on improving board quality, accountability, and performance. This authoritative volume identifies the four dimensions, or pillars, which are crucial for establishing and maintaining best-practice boards: the people involved, the information architecture, the structures and processes, and the group dynamics and culture of governance. This methodology can be applied to any board in the world, corporate or non-profit organization, regardless of size, sector, industry, or context. Readers are introduced to a fictitious senior board member – an amalgamation of board members from well-known organisations – and follow her as she successfully handles real-life challenges with effective governance. Drawn from the author’s 20 years of practice and confidential work with boards across the world, this book: Demonstrates how high-performance boards innovate and refine their practices Discusses examples of board failures and challenges, including case studies from both for-profit and non-profit organisations including international organizations and state-owned agencies or even ministries Provides a proven framework to create best-in-class governance Includes a companion website featuring tools for board assessment and board practice High Performance Boards has inspired more than 3000 board members around the world. This book is essential reading for professionals and managers interested in governance and board members, senior managers, investors, lawyers, and students of governance.

Author : Mathias Kirchmer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319512594

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High Performance Through Business Process Management by Mathias Kirchmer Pdf

This management book presents value-driven business process management as a successful discipline to turn strategy into people- and technology-based execution, quickly and at minimal risk. It shows how to achieve high performance successfully in a digital business environment. Static business models do not keep pace with the dynamic changes in our digital world. Organizations need a management approach that fits this environment and capitalizes on its opportunities while minimizing the related risks. They need to execute their business strategy fast and reliably. In effect, they have to know how and when to modify or enhance their business processes, which processes are the best candidates for intervention, and how to move rapidly from strategy to execution. This means organizations need to establish business process management as a real management discipline. The importance of process innovation, digital technology and people aspects, process governance, internationalization, emerging processes and the unique situation in mid-market organizations are some of the key topics discussed in this book. It ends with a comprehensive case study and a discussion about what process engineers can learn from jazz musicians.