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Time for an Upgrade of IT Governance

Session Details

Wednesday, May 06, 2009
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Indiana Ballroom C/D

Session Type: Leadership

Speaker(s)

  • Kelly Block, Director, Application Portfolio Management, University of Illinois Central Administration
  • Michael Hites, Associate Vice President of AITS, University of Illinois Central Administration
  • Session convener: Kay Rhodes, Associate Vice Chancellor, CIO TTUS, Texas Tech University

Abstract

Four years after adopting an inclusive IT governance and prioritization process, we've completed 188 projects, spending $8.4M and expending 250,000 hours. To maximize prioritization efficiency and collaboration, we conducted a formal review to evaluate the success of the process and provide recommendations for changes. While the successes showed vast improvement, there were criticisms. By interviewing 65 critical leaders and end users, we have an honest diagnosis and detailed prescription for improvements. We will describe the history of our governance, best practices in project prioritization, cultural concerns, and how the process has evolved to create a collegial and transparent method for prioritization.

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