When the CEO Says Cut IT : Maximizing Project Effectiveness
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Binding: Digital Format: Download: PDF Label: Giga Information Group, Inc. Manufacturer: Giga Information Group, Inc. Publication Date: 2000-12-03 Publisher: Giga Information Group, Inc. Release Date: 2000-12-06 Studio: Giga Information Group, Inc.
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When the CEO demands cuts in IT, how will cuts impact projects that are planned - or underway? Making the wrong choice could have devastating repercussions throughout the enterprise. Read this IdeaBundle for actionable advice from Giga analysts about how to maximize project effectiveness in the face of budget cuts. When cuts need to be made in the IT budget, it will impact projects. However, managers have a choice about how cuts will impact each project. The four IdeaBytes in this IdeaBundle explain how to get the most out of projects during lean times. For example:Focus architecture, planning and research on projects - Planning and technology groups must focus resources on the needs of near-term projectsConsider the project lifecycle - Resist cuts that will affect the current stage of the product life cycle, or the next phase Right-sizing “galactic” projects - Reduce risk by right-sizing "galactic" projects into multistep implementations with concrete deliverables and benefits in each phaseEvaluate existing staff - Preserve value by leveraging human capital efficiently, preserving training, intelligently outsourcing and preserving knowledge management; Improve the contingent workforce procurement process - Eliminate rogue hiring and vet out qualified, highly skilled staff using standard established criteria.
