Determining Systems Alignment To Business Strategy

When “New” Is Not Necessarily “Better”

A case study and explanation of the "portfolio management" approach to strategic IT decision-making.  Details a study undertaken for a large bank of the profit and business implications of a massive systems change project.

CIO or No?

An in-depth discussion of why and when an organization needs to consider creating the CIO position.  Discusses the indications that a company may need a CIO, and indications that a company might do well not to consider another role for IT management.  Details the typical responsibilities of a CIO, and contrasts these with other IT organizational roles, such as the Director of IT and CTO.

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