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Leading at the Edge
…At the edge, the action is about change. The action is about identifying a vision and working towards transformation of an organization. In the post noted above, Edge IT is defined as functions and services that rhyme with IT Strategy, workforce planning, financial and operational modelling, scalability and capacity planning. This is an area where leadership makes all the difference… Continue reading
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Tagged consultant, Leadership, people, workforce dynamics
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Managing at the Core
…This is also the area where truly great IT organizations separate themselves from their peers. Organizations which are able to articulate the problems to solve, the benefits and costs in doing so, and have develop a well though through approach in addressing the problem have a huge leg up. By doing so, the organization can avoid false starts and mis-direction, early involvement of stakeholders instead of late, and the projects have a better chance of running to conclusion. In general, this will provide a more efficient use of capital. Continue reading
Edge of IT
Several months ago, I was introduced to the concept of differentiating IT into “Core” and “Edge” functions. This very useful construct has significant implications to the way that you think about management and leadership of an IT department… Continue reading
Angry Exec Ratio
Making people happy is over rated. Making everyone happy is impossible. Getting the job done, no matter how difficult, is enormously under rated… Continue reading
