A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 304 pages
• Published by: CRC
• Edition: 1st Edition May 29, 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1574441337
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1574441338
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.1 pounds

Product Review
This is a book based on experience, it is not abstract, rather it provides a straight step-by-step message for planning. It should be particularly helpful for people assigned IT responsibilities.
-James C. Wetherbe, Professor, Director of MIS Research Center, University of Minnesota

Product Description
Today's technological advances are directly affecting the success of business tomorrow. With recent-- and continual--improvements in technology, many organizations are finding their information systems obsolete, and are having to take a close look at their current Information Systems and answer some tough questions, including:oHow well are our current Information Systems applications meeting the business requirements today? How well can they meet the requirements of our business tomorrow?oAre we obtaining true value from the investments made in Information Systems?oAre we integrating the Information Systems projects that provide the most value to business?oWhat Information Systems mission, objectives, and strategies are necessary to successfully meet the business challenges of the future?A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning helps take the "guess work" out of evaluating current and future Information Systems, and provides the necessary tools for maximizing the investment made in new technology. This invaluable guide shows readers how to take advantage of the latest technology available in Information Systems planning, and how to develop a solid Information Systems plan that is directly linked to their business' goals.In an easy-to-follow, hands-on format, this complete reference describes a process for facilitating communication between business management and the Information Systems functions. Both Information Systems Executives and general business executives will find the information they need to develop a successful, value-added Information Systems plan. Readers will find a step-by-step approach to the process of developing an Information Systems plan that helps them gain a competitive edge well into the future.

Reader Reviews
My graduate IS/IT Strategic Planning course did not assign a text book on writing up an IS/IT Strategic Plan, so I had to track one down on my own. After reviewing at least a dozen books, I found Cassidy's to be the most practical with multiple and varied examples of the critical ideas, sections & components found within an IS Strategic Plan. There are many great examples of Mission and Vission statements and detailed sections on ROI analysis, executive summaries and the entire planning process, etc. The graphics & exhibits are easily understood and well organized, as is the entire book. In fact, other students actually purchased this book during the semester at my recommendation and our professor is looking to add this book as required reading for the course! It is especially good for those who have little to no experience putting together an entire IS plan from ground zero. Thorough, to the point, terrific examples and extremely well organized is how I would sum up this book. It will serve both students and IS/IT professionals extremely well.