For CIOs (Length: 6 pages)

January 4, 2008

Applying Lean Thinking To IT

CIOs Must Change IT's Workaround Culture To Stimulate Innovation

This is the third document in the "Fixing IT Complexity" series.

by Alexander Peters, Ph.D.

with Alex Cullen, Tim DeGennaro


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Lean thinking is a powerful methodology that can help IT maximize the real value from technology spending. Lean is both a process improvement tool and a means to transition an IT culture from one of workaround and ambiguity to one of continuous improvement, leading to disciplined innovation. However, Lean thinking requires a formalized approach to governance based on detailed, specified, and synchronized processes and resources and a culture stimulating experimentation, rapid change, collaboration, and learning. CIOs looking to achieve lasting performance improvements in their organizations should consider Lean.

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Analyst: Alexander Peters, Ph.D.
Technology: B2B Sales & Marketing, Business Process Management, Governance, Risk, & Compliance, Innovation Networks, IT Management, IT Strategy, Planning, & Governance, Packaged Applications, Security & Risk, Serving the Business
Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America

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