The foundation of a successful information systems strategic plan is the recognition that business direction and requirements must drive the IS strategy and computing architecture. A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning, Second Edition outlines a systematic approach to guide you through the development of an effective IS plan that is formulated from your company's business plan.

This volume outlines a quick and easy approach with concepts, techniques, and templates for analyzing, organizing, communicating, and implementing an IS strategy. This approach unites an...

Tailored specifically for information systems (IS) processes, this manual provides a step-by-step method for creating an information systems department or organization. The authors introduce process management and highlight its application to IS. The volume outlines a practical method for improving or re-engineering the processes within the IS department or organization. It identifies pitfalls and common mistakes to avoid, as well as the benefits of implementing a culture of process improvement. Checklists are included to ensure the reader's new process meets all the requirements.

This text provides a toolkit of innovative ideas to assess and decrease costs in an organization. It outlines a compilation of practical advice based on interviews and comments from more than 60 CIOs and IT leaders and includes many other proven ideas that will successfully reduce IT costs.