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Explore the human side of technology management and learn how to strategically leverage technology to solve organizational problems. Discover the importance of thinking strategically, balancing tactical and strategic approaches, and integrating technology seamlessly into business operations.
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The Human Sideof Technology IPI Tampa - May 2007 Rod Weis, Director Peter Lange, Associate Director
Solving Problems With Technology E-Services • Citation Payment • Citation Appeals • Parking Account • Access Device Activation • RV Reservations • Bikes • Online Wait List • Occupancy • Permit Sales • Permit Distribution
Manage Tactically & Strategically • We never have the time to think strategically • Remember IT does not drive the strategic vision of the department • The “CIO” should think strategically • Think of long range impact of a technical decision
Organizational Philosophy • Technology at the table • Software guru - knows thetechnical side and the business side inside out • Use the software • Hardware becomes less important • Business analyst – might be more appropriate • Developers • Power users
Our Philosophy Technology is best when it is invisible
Questions? Rod Weis rweis@tamu.edu Peter Lange plange@tamu.edu http://transport.tamu.edu 979-845-9700 Presentation available at http://transport.tamu.edu/IPI