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5 reasons why Agile transformation fails

CIO Business Intelligence

When executives got tired of long project timelines, unclear requirements, and missed deadlines, Agile seemed like the ultimate solution since it promised faster delivery, more flexibility, and closer alignment to business needs so the strategy could be realized quicker and with a higher ROI. Agile can’t fix this.

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Rethinking enterprise architects’ roles for agile transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

In the State of Enterprise Architecture 2023 , only 26% of respondents fully agreed that their enterprise architecture practice delivered strategic benefits, including improved agility, innovation opportunities, improved customer experiences, and faster time to market.

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11 ways to ensure IT-business alignment

CIO Business Intelligence

Most IT and business executives recognize the necessity of close alignment. They understand that their strategies, capabilities, resources, and management systems should be configured to support the enterprise’s overarching purpose and goals. The CIO should also speak early when sensing a possible business course deviation. “A

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Product-based IT: 6 key steps for making the switch

CIO Business Intelligence

Most IT departments are under-resourced and left to debate what capabilities, improvements, and fixes to prioritize. Past shifts to agile methodologies helped as teams now had a product owne r to prioritize backlogs and adopted agile principles that empowered them to commit to a realistic amount of work.

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7 signs it’s time to modernize your IT systems

CIO Business Intelligence

This is true whether it’s an outdated system that’s no longer vendor-supported or infrastructure that doesn’t align with a cloud-first strategy, says Carrie Rasmussen, CIO at human resources software and services firm Dayforce. A first step, Rasmussen says, is ensuring that existing tools are delivering maximum value.

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Streamlining IT for agility

CIO Business Intelligence

There’s never been more pressure on IT to deliver technology-enabled change to the business. Yet the volume of demands placed on IT can make it challenging for IT leaders to concentrate IT resources on the right efforts. But that’s just one way Das is recommitting his technology organization to become more agile and product-driven.

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Six steps to creating a successful IT strategy: A guide for CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

By staying ahead of market trends, the organization remains agile, adaptable, and ready to outperform rivals. By actively assessing the IT landscape, leaders can identify opportunities to drive the business forward and address gaps or current and future deficiencies. This helps focus efforts and resources on the most critical areas.

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