How to make IT a success?
We all want to run successful IT departments but how do we do it? Here are my thoughts on the subject. Below are ten steps which I have used in the past and in my current organisation. They have been a...
View ArticleSecurity concerns make SMEs opt for SaaS
Smaller and Medium size businesses are increasingly turning to software as a service (SaaS) for their IT needs, mainly in part to lack of skills and security concerns. When SaaS was first introduced...
View ArticleManaging IT Risk – Part 1
Introduction In a competitive business environment, every organisation operates in a climate of risk. It is never possible to remove all risk from a business, but it is important to assess and reduce...
View ArticleManaging IT Risk – Part 2
Introduction In a competitive business environment, every organisation operates in a climate of risk. It is never possible to remove all risk from a business, but it is important to assess and reduce...
View ArticleManaging IT Risk – Part 3
Introduction In a competitive business environment, every organisation operates in a climate of risk. It is never possible to remove all risk from a business, but it is important to assess and reduce...
View ArticleBest Practices for Controlling IT Costs
Here is my take on keeping your company’s information technology expenditures under control. 1. Know the Relationship Between Your I.T. Costs and the Business You can’t be adept at cost containment if...
View Article5 ‘DOs’ of Project Management
As a Project Manager you need to manage every aspect of the projects you oversee, from resources and suppliers to project costs and equipment. To ensure you can stay on top of everything you must focus...
View Article8 Main Differences Between a Project and a Programme
Firstly, let me briefly introduce the concepts of Project and Programme Management before I attempt to explain their main differences. Project management is much more than the tasks carried out by a...
View ArticleProgramme Manager Vs Project Manager : Comparison of Responsibilities
Firstly, let me briefly define a Programme Manager and Project Manager before I attempt to compare their responsibilities. * The Programme Manager is responsible, on behalf of the Senior Responsible...
View ArticleWhat is GRC?
“GRC is an abbreviation for Governance, Risk and Compliance.” G represents Governance Basically this means running your business as usual (BAU) and ensuring that things are done according to the...
View ArticleWhat do you need to consider when establishing Corporate Governance for I.T. ?
A key strategic consideration for most senior IT executives in 2014 and over the next few years will be Corporate Governance for IT, or ‘IT Governance’. As with my organisation, many firms procure key...
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