| At last, here is a book that brings {IT's} relationship with business to life, and enables you to implement strategy rather than develop it. Richard {Wyatt-Haines} helps you see the true potential of {IT} in delivering the growth and success to which you aspire. Whilst you may have seen the chapter headings before, you won't have seen the topics approached in a manner that helps you understand the what, the why and the how, and then shows you what you have to do on the ground to deliver impact and success. In each chapter, Richard takes three different, but complementary, approaches to the topics: Touching - which links the underlying thinking with the world in which {CEOs}, {IT} mangers and directors operate. Looking - which provides stories, case studies and examples to bring the topic to life Doing - which tells you what actions you need to take You can use all three approaches, or just follow the one that suits your own personality and learning preference best. Drawing on every ounce of his years of facilitating and speaking experience, Richard brings a passion to the topic that will inspire you to go out and do something different so that you achieve something different...and better! Align {IT} is accessible, the principles memorable and the lessons applicable. This book is stimulating, engaging and energizing. Before undertaking any major change in strategy or organizational structure I suggest you read it." - John Anderson, Director, Sony Europe {"Richard} {Wyatt-Haines} has written an insightful and intensely practical book illustrating just how {IT} strategy can be correctly aligned with Business strategy and genuinely help to deliver breakthrough {performance...This} book should be required reading for executive and non-executive Directors and Not just {CIOs."} - Prof Jim Norton, Senior Policy Adviser {E-Business} , {UK} Institute of Directors {"Whether} you aspire to be a {CIO}, or you've been doing the job for decades, you will definitely learn something from this book. All {CIOs} need to be able to simplify complex topics into straightforward, approvable strategies: Richard will help to get you there." - Aiden Walsh, Director of {IS}, Cancer Research {UK}
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