IT Strategy for Non-IT Managers

Digital economy requires leaders who are adept at synchronizing digital strategies with business strategies, and can execute those strategies with robust governance. IT Strategy for Non-IT Managers provides rich insights and ways of thinking and acting on these issues based on solid research in a highly engaging and accessible style that should enhance digital intelligence and effectiveness of managers and leaders. ~Sunil Mithas, Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Information Systems, Robert H. Smith School of Business; author of Dancing Elephants and Leaping Jaguars: How to Excel, Innovate and Transform Your Organization the Tata Way

Information Technology often looks like a puzzle filled with jargon to non-IT managers. This book lays out the puzzle piece by piece, providing an easy-to-follow road map to non-IT managers on why, where, and how they can leverage IT strategically to deliver value. A must-read for business managers in this digital era. ~Bin Gu, Earl and Gladys Davis Distinguished Professor, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University

An excellent general management survey of a field of vital importance to managers. Great substance and appropriately limited use of jargon. ~Warren McFarlan, Emeritus Professor, Harvard Business School

If you find you are prone to worrying or complaining about your company‘s IT, it‘s time to change things. Start by reading this book. The author offers great insights and useful tools on how non-IT managers can take IT from enterprise problem to competitive advantage. ~Jeanne Ross, Principal Research Scientist, MIT Sloan School of Management; coauthor of IT Governance

Today, more than ever, successful digital transformations in organizations of all types and sizes require strong collaboration between business and IT leaders. Lines between these groups are getting blurry as IT and business professionals now must work in harmony to define and execute digital strategies that spur growth, efficiency, and change throughout the organization. IT Strategy for Non-IT Managers offers a detailed look at how non-IT managers can understand the IT business. The book explains effectively how these professionals can contribute to the success of a digital strategy in collaboration with IT. ~Juan R. Perez, Chief Information and Engineering Officer, UPS

Communication between managers in functional areas of business and IT managers has always been the most significant challenge in achieving the full potential of modern information technology in any corporate environment. In this book, Amrit Tiwana provides building blocks to facilitate this conversation by providing a window into the opportunities and directions to the path for successfully exploiting those opportunities through information technology. It is a commendable effort and long needed text! ~Alok Gupta, editor-in-chief, Information Systems Research; Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

The real gap for most companies in harnessing the power of IT lies in the effective use of the technology rather than in the creation of the technology. Business managers play the most important role in the effective use of IT and this book provides an excellent grounding for business managers in the power of IT to transform companies and industries. The coverage is in-depth and insightful, and not overtly technical. It explains the power of IT in a language suitable for business managers. The book is well suited for business and IT managers who need to collaborate, and is perfect for MBA or Executive MBA courses that focus on IT. ~Saby Mitra, Senior Associate Dean of Programs, Scheller College of Business, Georgia Tech