It's not about Technology, It's about Business Part two

Track effort, find efficiencies, and reduce cost

Use simple tracking tools to monitor all technology-based work. By tracking and reporting technology work load, your teams will find inefficiencies, duplications and unproductive work.

It's not about technology it's about business

This next practice may seem trivial, but Ascension has found it to be a fundamental cornerstone for turning technology groups into business groups. It’s not about cool technology, it’s about business.  Leadership needs to outline the business goals clearly with a firm and consistent statement regarding technology arguments surrounding  (Microsoft vs. Google) or methods (Waterfall vs. Agile). Simply put, it's not about technology, it's about business!

ABILITY TO SAY NO AND EXPLAIN WHY

Technologists need to understand that saying “No” and the ability to explain why, is an important tool in providing valuable services to the company and its employees.  We are not suggesting saying “no” to customer service or that technology teams dictate permission for business goals.  Individuals and groups within the company have “wants” that may not align with the business needs of the company.

Technologists are typically stuck in the middle, trying to satisfy individual requests without the ability to make the decision whether or not that request is in alignment with company’s goals. The team needs to be trained up with the ability to say no and explain why.

Standardized to make it easier

Find ways to provide simple standardize policy and practices that technology teams can safely and easily implement. These policies and practices should be simple, clear and concise; and relate to business performance. Consistent policies and practices will save time, effort, and money. It sounds simple, but standardizing will go a long way in matching technology effort directly to company performance.

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