Influencing adoption of IT systems BCS Event London 3rd July

Speakers: Dr Craig Shepherd, Nottingham University Business School & Dr Micky Kerr, Independent Consultant -’Factors influencing the adoption of IT systems: An interdisciplinary perspective’ Dr Natasha Papazafeiropoulou, Brunel University – ‘Taking the vendors’ perspective in IT adoption and diffusion’ Dr Giuliana Battisti, Nottingham University Business School – ‘The diffusion of IT related innovations: the economics of technological and organizational change’ Continue reading article »

The dynamics of organizational adoption

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Do we really know how our organizations adopt new methods, new technologies and new thinking?

I have been working on the dynamics of organizational adoption for several years and I have devised an insightful perspective of the challenge. Some of these insights will be presented at an event in London. (details)

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Hey Buddy, want strategy?

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Are there lessons from the world of organised crime for the world of disorganised government?

Sometimes the juxtaposition of two items in a news broadcast catapults my mind towards unusual targets. A report of yet another Government IT fiasco preceded a headline about mafia arrests in Sicily. My mind made the connection between the two stories: joined-up management.

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is IT alignment a waste of time?

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Aligning IT with business strategy is a redundant concept. Instead of wasting time trying to align IT with business strategy, we need to make sure that our business strategy is underpinned with truly effective information systems. Continue reading article »

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