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“…does a great job describing the issues of value generation within IT the way it is structured today.” (Financial Times, Wednesday 5th March 2008)
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“…does a great job describing the issues of value generation within IT the way it is structured today.” (Financial Times, Wednesday 5th March 2008)
“…solid analysis of the challenges of IT management today and a well–structured guide on how to progressively move beyond them.”Information Age April 2008
“…solid analysis of the challenges of IT management today and a well–structured guide on how to progressively move beyond them.”Information Age April 2008
"...very well written in an easy to read format...of value to anyone aspiring to a senior managerial position" (Health Informatics Now, December 2008)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a book about IT for board members. It contains many interesting themes and viewpoints though they are often of the kind "this is how things should be". Nevertheless, I feel the intended audience will not get past the introduction. Perhaps the book is better suited as a tool in the hands of CIOs or consultants who want to explain matters to their board. All in all I do not think the book will make much difference.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I recommend Ade McCormack's book to both business leaders and technologists. The fundamental premise, that the value of IT is ultimately down to how well the IT function and the business work together, is hardly novel, but the systematic way in which Ade deals with this, explaining the how as well as the why, is insightful and of practical help. I was particularly impressed by his thoughts around the more nebulous areas of the "stack", namely "circulation management" and "value management."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Successful strategies rely on the fusion of deep business thinking and enabling technologies, and getting the relationship right is vital. Ade's book helps me understand how this can be done. I spend a lot of time talking with CEOs and find his book a valuable reference point, giving me insights into the different perspectives and challenges across organisations, and reminding me of the contributions IT delivers - when wisely leveraged"
Ben Cocke, Director, Ascension Consulting (ascensionconsulting.co.uk)
Ben Cocke, Director, Ascension Consulting (ascensionconsulting.co.uk)
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Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Rolf Dobelli
A "must read" guide
A very well written book, with a refreshing approach from Ade McCormack who is not afraid to state an opinion supported by comments from someone who has clearly been there. Read more
Published on 22 May 2008 by P Hunt
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Whether you are a large corporation with your own IT function or an SME that brings in expertise as required, you are likely to find the IT Value Stack an insightful read. Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by P. Mason
Great book on making the most of IT
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Published on 26 Mar 2008 by James Taylor
Excellent summary of IT in business
Ade clearly analyses the problems in most businesses relations with their IT departments and indicates how much potential is remaining unrealised for want of a small amount of... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by John Boyles
It does stack up!
I found this book to be an invaluable aid to rethinking the benefits of linking business strategy and IT investment and should not be overlooked by anyone working in the public and... Read more
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It's amazing what pops up while doing a search on the family name when I should have been studying for my strategic business planning assignment. Read more
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Ade McCormack focuses on the heart of what remains the I.T. industry's greatest challenge, and in his usual unequivocal and unerring style presents an intriguing model for... Read more
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