Decoding the IT Value Problem: An Executive Guide for Achieving Optimal ROI on Critical IT Investments

How can the C–suite do a better job of understanding the value of IT to the company? More importantly, how can your company′s decisions on IT spending impact its ability to compete effectively? Written for the entire C–suite not just CIOs Decoding the IT Value Problem offers actionable advice for increasing returns on your business′s critical IT investments.

Revealing proven strategies that empower businesses to benefit from the full value of highly expensive IT investments, Decoding the IT Value Problem is a no–nonsense guide for making smarter IT investments and cutting through the noise of vendor marketing and media hype. Author Gregory Fell presents the ultimate insider′s guide, with rich detail of the processes, frameworks, infrastructure, and discipline your company needs to develop and execute corporate IT strategies that are both profitable and sustainable.

Decoding the IT Value Problem looks at:

• The 80/20 law of IT spending
• Why IT projects fail
• IT governance why it′s necessary
• Managing IT security risks
• The art of programming
• What to do about technology disruption
• CIOs are they wired differently?
• Keeping enterprise resource planning systems up to date
• Outsourcing IT
• Managing IT costs and spending
• The CFO′s perspective
• Optimizing the CEO–CIO relationship

Discover how to make IT′s value a key component of your corporate growth strategy with the essential and sound business insights found in Decoding the IT Value Problem.

“Greg′s analysis in Decoding the IT Value Problem is absolutely correct! Engagement of the CIO at the highest levels of enterprise strategy, along with the CIO′s ability to educate the rest of the C–suite about the real value of information technology, is the ′secret sauce′ that transforms IT from a cost drag into a profit center. Greg′s compelling examples and insights should be considered fundamental ′IT 101′ for key business leaders.”
Tom Riordan, CEO, Neenah Enterprises

Proven strategies for getting the most out of your IT investments

If you′re a senior–level manager or executive responsible for managing IT value in your business, Decoding the IT Value Problem provides you with the practical and unique tools and tips you need for smart investment and savvy management of IT costs.

Take a look inside for plain–English guidance on how to:

• Develop and execute IT strategy
• Forecast, calculate, and manage IT costs
• Leverage IT investments that drive business growth
• Communicate IT value across the enterprise
• Lead change, transformation, and innovation in your organization

Read Decoding the IT Value Problem and learn how your enterprise can achieve optimal returns on its IT investments.