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IT strategy implementation IT strategy, 15 hp, VT 2014. Viktor Arvidsson Department of Informatics. A multi- dimensional view of IT strategy implementation The challenge of a ligning strategy with practice Classic approaches to IT strategy implementation
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IT strategy implementationIT strategy, 15 hp, VT 2014 Viktor ArvidssonDepartment of Informatics
A multi-dimensionalviewof IT strategy implementation • The challengeofaligningstrategywithpractice • Classic approachesto IT strategy implementation • IT strategy implementation in practice
Selecting IT capabilities that enable and align with business goals • Implementing strategically aligned IT-capabilities in the organization • Introducing IT-based strategic change in organizational practice
Selecting IT capabilities that enable and align with business goals • Establish a vision or strategic intent • Pick up strategically aligned IT capabilities
Implementingstrategicallyaligned IT-capabilities in the organization • Technicalchallenges • Politicalchallenges
Introducing IT-based strategic change in organizational practice • Political challenges • Learning challenges
Two conventional approaches to IT-based strategic change • Iron Fists • Velvet Gloves
The creed of Iron Fists: • Conflict is inevitable • ”Blitzkrieg” tactics
The creed of Velvet Gloves • Conflict must be avoided • ”Boiling frog” tactics
The case of LSE • The case of PaperMill • The case of NewsPaper
The case of LSE • Intended to form new backbone for trade • Classic approach, but failed
The case of LSE • Clear purpose, clear role • Different opinions and views
The case of PaperMill • Intended to form baseline for Mill coordination • Lost purpose
The case of PaperMill • Ambiguous purpose, clear role • Similar opinions and views
The case of NewsPaper • Exploration of Internet technology • A purpose in need of a role
The case of NewsPaper • Emergent purpose, ambiguous role • A solution without a problem