INTRODUCTION
Management of IT services is no longer enough. The strategic importance of information services to the enterprise makes IT a critical partner in meeting business goals.
Defining IT strategy, and leading an agile IT organization that is customer-centric, making good strategic management and technical decisions and leverage your IT resources is the challenge IT leaders face today. This GLOMACS Strategic IT Leadership training course will give you the skills you need to meet these challenges.
Objectives
This training course reveals the most important aspects of leading and managing a world-class, strategically aligned IT department.
From aligning IT projects with corporate strategy to defining value and performance measurement, knowing when to adopt new technologies, from team building and finding and keeping the right people, to planning and budgeting, you will learn the keys to strategically align your IT services with professional, world class, proven techniques.
Training Methodology
The training course combines presentations with interactive workshop exercises, and case studies. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating the strategies of effective IT leadership to the particular needs of their enterprise.
Organisational Impact
- Learn techniques for aligning IT and corporate strategy for maximum ROI
- Develop visionary, innovative, and effective IT strategies for the success of the organization
- Making new IT initiatives and technologies support the corporate vision
Personal Impact
- How to be an effective, strategic IT leader
- Improve your personal management, influence and negotiation skills
- Learn to evaluate technology solutions, vendor selection and outsourcing
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
IT professionals from both technical and management backgrounds — including those who oversee IT operations, networks/systems and IT projects would benefit from this training course. It will be of particular value to technical professionals who have been--or are about to be--promoted to a IT management position and experienced professionals who are new to the technical environment.