{"product_id":"the-technology-doesnt-matter-prioritizing-the-people-in-it-business-alignment-paperback","title":"The Technology Doesn't Matter: Prioritizing the People in It Business Alignment - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRachel Lockett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the secret to productive IT-business alignment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Technology Doesn't Matter: Prioritizing the People in IT Business Alignment, \u003c\/i\u003eveteran IT executive Rachel Lockett delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of how to turn around IT departments struggling to effectively collaborate with their business counterparts. In the book, you'll explore the proven and established People-Process-Technology framework and break down innovative approaches to IT-business alignment in a clear and accessible style. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author explains how to \"manage up\" and \"manage down\" to create inter- and intra-departmental synergy, as well as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to identify the four types of business leaders, and the ways they can contribute to an effective IT business alignment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical solutions to even the most seemingly intractable technology alignment problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on professional development guidance for IT and business leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential and original resource for executives, managers, directors, founders, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eThe Technology Doesn't Matter\u003c\/i\u003e will also appeal to tech leaders and technology service providers seeking to better communicate with non-technical professionals. It's also a practical handbook for business leaders who want to better understand, relate to, and collaborate with their IT colleagues, improve engagement and retention amongst IT employees, and align the interests of technical and non-technical professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the keys to productive IT-business alignment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Technology Doesn't Matter: Prioritizing the People in IT Business Alignment\u003c\/i\u003e, decorated IT executive and consultant Rachel Lockett delivers an accessible and practical discussion of how to help business leaders better understand, relate to, and collaborate with their IT staff in order to improve employee retention and engagement. In the book, you'll explore the proven and established People-Process-Technology framework and discover innovative approaches to IT-business alignment written in a clear and engaging style. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author explains how to \"manage up\" and \"manage down\" to create inter- and intra-departmental synergy, as well as how to identify the four types of business leaders and how business leaders can become more like the Champion archetype to contribute to technology business alignment. She offers practical solutions to even the most seemingly intractable technology alignment problems and gives hands-on professional development guidance for IT and business leaders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential and unique resource for managers, directors, executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eThe Technology Doesn't Matter\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit tech leaders and technology service providers looking for ways to improve their ability to communicate with non-technical professionals. The book includes guidance on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitigating risk in technology implementation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective personal professional development for IT leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving executive presence for IT leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging down, up, and sideways to understand and relate to both peers and counterparts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicating regularly and frequently\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring alignment of information security and technology with business strategy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRACHEL LOCKETT\u003c\/b\u003e has over 20 years' experience in Information Technology Leadership\/Management. Her professional focus is on helping organizational leaders align IT and business operations. She is the Chief Information Officer at Pohlad Companies and the recipient of the 2020 Twin Cities Enterprise CIO of the Year Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.9 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772378251552,"sku":"9781394182282","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/95ff86ab7221f94968226d4be4e94548.webp?v=1780404335","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-technology-doesnt-matter-prioritizing-the-people-in-it-business-alignment-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}