Is communication key across the strategic planning process? Â The vast majority of companies are aware of how a positive, progressive, forward-looking strategic plan could benefit their operations. However, that isn't to say that all are getting the process right. Many are well experienced with the theory, and may even find it easy to come [...]
As one of the only departments that has a truly wide view of their organisation, should IT play a bigger role in strategic planning?
Is there an exact science behind organisational change? Research from McKinsey & Company suggested that four key principles can guide most companies.
Finding a differentiator in today's enterprise space should be a priority. Is the best way to achieve this reliant on internal strategy planning?
Enterprise investment in big data on the rise  Big data has been more than just a passing fad for some time. Unlocking the extra value in the information that the business holds is something that many organisations are striving for, especially as the technologies to do so become more mature. In fact, investment in [...]
Can the effectiveness of business intelligence and analytics be more pronounced if organisations implement practices with culture in mind?
Is The CDO Now Central To Business Transformation?  Technology has changed the C-suite over the last few years. The chief information officer is now arguably one of the most influential people in any business, as they try to encourage those executives. McKinsey & Company noted that job titles in the boardroom are now resembling alphabet soup, [...]
Are enough enterprises considering mobile security?  Mobile platforms are now everywhere. The vast majority of people have a smartphone strapped to their hip as if it were an umbilical cord, while the tablet is vastly outpacing the outdated, static personal computer. What does this mean for enterprises? Well, essentially, they have to keep up with [...]
The HR department is having a bigger influence than ever before across myriad companies, but should it play a larger role in strategic planning?
Is the Internet of Things changing enterprise security? Â The Internet of Things (IoT) is now more than just a buzzword in the IT department. The interconnection of a host of devices, and how the data from those can be leveraged, is now an issue for the C-suite and organizations at large. By 2020, there [...]
