Publisher's Synopsis
A SEAT AT THE TABLE is a must read for IT managers and CIOs who are looking to integrate IT practices as a dynamic actor for their business, which in today's digital world is needed more than ever before. Organized in three parts-"Finding a Seat at the Table," "Earning a Seat at the Table," and "Sitting at the Table"- A SEAT AT THE TABLE looks at the impact of Agile and Lean thinking, DevOps, and other contemporary management ideas for IT organizations within enterprises. Using humor and a deep knowledge of what it takes to get a seat at the table, Mark Schwartz shows readers how to define the new role of IT within businesses, where CIOs fit within the bigger picture of a business organization, and how to get C-level leadership to enroll in a new vision for IT leadership.