Speaker Name(s): Ted Kanavas, Dave Wittwer
Description: Great IT departments create a dialogue with executives to jointly solve the critical issues facing the business. At TDS the IT department created an "IT Blueprint" which laid out a plan to move the team and the company forward using both short term projects and long term goals as their roadmap. Make no mistake: Business decisions are the same in IT as they are in the rest of the business world. You must create solid business plans and evaluate the risk profile of each project and sub project. Most importantly you must understand the true value of the plan and know when and where to start and stop projects when you've reached a level of satisfaction that provides the most business value. Key topics: * Creating business value with solid decision making and business planning * Utilizing an "IT Blueprint" to unite your teams and communicate your vision * Calculating risk profiles for your projects and understanding what the true value is.