Rating: 
Summary: Excellent Reference Material
Review: This is the best reference I have found for how an IT department operates. It is something that I will be able to refer to over and over again. The templates and real world examples are outstanding. Each chapter is great, but when one steps back and understands the overall design of the book, the only word that comes to mind is brilliant.
Rating:
Summary: CIO Wisdom, Indeed !!
Review: Truly, this is 'CIO Wisdom' - set down by CIOs and IT managers who deal day-to-day with information technology in perhaps the most challenging environment - Silicon Valley itself. As a 42-year veteran of the IT industry, I think this is the first time I've seen so much down-to-earth, practical and useful IT guidance in one place. The chapters are clearly and well-written. The authors get right down to the meat of the subject and provide practical suggestions for improving IT delivery. If the book has a weakness, it is that there is so much specific information here that it will likely take multiple readings to glean all of it. I think this book should be required reading for all CIOs ... and if you really want to start something, get a copy for everyone on your IT staff!
Rating:
Summary: CIO Wisdom, Indeed !!
Review: Truly, this is 'CIO Wisdom' - set down by CIOs and IT managers who deal day-to-day with information technology in perhaps the most challenging environment - Silicon Valley itself. As a 42-year veteran of the IT industry, I think this is the first time I've seen so much down-to-earth, practical and useful IT guidance in one place. The chapters are clearly and well-written. The authors get right down to the meat of the subject and provide practical suggestions for improving IT delivery. If the book has a weakness, it is that there is so much specific information here that it will likely take multiple readings to glean all of it. I think this book should be required reading for all CIOs ... and if you really want to start something, get a copy for everyone on your IT staff!
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