Strategies and Trends for Information Technology Leaders
The quest for business agility became nearly universal as the U.S. was appearing to emerge from recession. The central idea is that organizations of all sizes need the speed and agility of a startup to respond rapidly to changing conditions. Now that the U.S. economy is sputtering again, demands for business agility are becoming even…
Building a company that is structured and organized to continuously transform itself as opportunities and threats appear is somewhat of an urban legend these days. This nirvana-like company repeatedly maintains three characteristics: 1. Ongoing assessment of activities: eliminating those that don’t serve the core business strategy; 2. Continual refinement of activities for greater efficiency and…
Business leaders use the term “agility” to describe their business plans and strategic initiatives, but it’s often little more than just a vision. Agility is something that requires planning and a full incorporation in business and management processes. It’s a philosophy and action. And, most of all, it requires courage and commitment. But what does…
Editor’s Note: This clients-only report was first produced in January 2010 and is being reprinted here with permission from The Hackett Group. As companies slowly emerge from the recession, they are encountering fundamental changes in the global business environment. These changes will have far-reaching implications for the way IT services are provided and funded and…