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Feb
The Fallacy of Multi-Project Resource Allocation
Organizations tend to divide the same resources over multiple, simultaneous projects and still expect the same level of productivity as if each person were dedicated...
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Feb
Executive Field Guide: IT Governance
There are dozens of definitions for “IT governance” out there. They use words like efficiency, effectiveness, alignment, control, and strategy—which are all valid terms. But...
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Feb
On the Hunt for Best Practices? Proceed with Caution
Organizations generally strive for optimization of internal processes and for the most efficient use of resources, since some methods are better than others. The most...
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Jan
Finding the Right Champion for Change
Change is HARD. As a matter of fact, I often say “technology is easy, but people are hard.” You can guess the reaction I get...
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Jan
Executive Field Guide: The IT Strategy Map
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Jan
4 Pitfalls to Avoid When Defining IT’s Mission in the Digital Age
Agreeing on a mission statement is a healthy, worthwhile exercise for any organization or department. IT is no exception. The IT mission is a clear...
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Jan
The Value of a Communication Plan for IT Initiatives
Communication plans for an IT project might come off as overkill, or even remind you of a nagging parent’s chore chart. In fact, the two...
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Dec
The 3 Lists that Control the Success of Every IT Project
Preface: In a perfect world, key elements like project requirements and execution steps would be issued by a product owner or PM. But the real...
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Dec
Year-End Round-Up: The Top 10 Posts of 2017
Of all the posts published in 2017 on the Abraic blog, here were the 10 most popular:
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Dec
How Amica Reshaped Its IT Processes: An Agile Adoption Case Study
Rhode Island-based Amica Insurance provides auto, home and life insurance nationwide and employs more than 3,800 people in 44 offices across the U.S. Amica was...
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Dec
A Software Developer Makes a Great Executive Advisor
When executives don’t see the outcomes they expect from a technology, they often bring in external help to assess the situation and propose a get-well...
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Nov
Every Business Is Becoming Digital. Are You Keeping Pace?
Author and professor Venkat Venkatraman recently spoke to the SIM Boston chapter about how IT leaders within established companies can recognize and respond to digital...
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