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Summary: A Clear Eye for the IT Guy
Review: Managing IT as a Business provides a readable, pragmatic approach to the challenges of the IT 'black box'. Too often these books attempt to 'dumb down' the reader with bromides directing managers to 'just do this' or 'that' to bring about success. Mark successfully brings the pieces of the process together (using actual cases for added focus). He provides direction to show Managers how to get maximum overall value for the IT dollars invested. An IT 'Tour De force' and a must read!
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Summary: A must read for CEOs, CIOs, and Business Unit Leaders
Review: Senior executives should find this book enlightening and motivating because it finally addresses the black hole that has been IT objective setting, spending, and success measurement. Managing IT As a Business nicely aggregates and addresses the shortcomings associated with current IT management and focuses on the importance of tying IT to the overall business objectives of the organization. I also found Lutchen's case-based approach and end of chapter summary points increased the book's readability and usefulness.
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Summary: A must read for IT professionals developing a career roadmap
Review: This is a fabulous book for experienced or aspiring IT managers whose goal is to prepare for ascension through the ranks, especially to the CIO level. In simple yet rich language, Mark presents a clear picture of the future of the IT organization and the competencies needed in the CIO and senior team heading up this professional services operation. The examples and case studies are rich with insights. In short, this book is pragmatic and weighty, yet also highly readable and I dare say outright enjoyable. I highly recommend it as a must read for anyone who wants to develop an effective IT career roadmap. Thank you Mark Lutchen.Joe Santana,
Co-author Manage IT
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