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Making Smart IT Choices: Understanding Value and Risk in Government IT Investments
Abstract
Introduction
PART ONE: ASSESSING INNOVATIVE USES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 1. The risks of IT innovation in government
Chapter 2. The analysis and evaluation process
Chapter 3. Preparing a business case
Chapter 4. Presenting your business case
PART TWO: SMART IT SKILLS, TECHNIQUES, AND TOOLS
Introduction to Smart IT skills, techniques, and tools
Skills for working with groups
Information gathering techniques
Tools for Phase 1 -- Understanding the problem and its context
Tools for Phase 2 -- Identifying and testing solutions
Tools for Phase 3 -- Evaluating and making smart choices
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PART ONE: ASSESSING INNOVATIVE USES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 1. The risks of IT innovation in government
Risks of IT innovation
Public sector risks
How this guide can help
Chapter 2. The analysis and evaluation process
Analysis is a group process
Techniques for acquiring needed information
Phase 1. Understand the problem and its context
Phase 2. Identify and test solutions
Phase 3. Evaluate alternatives and make smart choices
Chapter 3. Preparing a business case
Essential elements of a business case
Problem statement
A mission or vision statement
Specific objectives
Preferred approach
Expected benefits
Performance and progress measures
Risks and ways to address them
A basic plan of work, timeline, and key milestones
Project management and staffing
Cost estimates and funding sources
Alternatives considered
Opposing arguments and responses
Chapter 4. Presenting your business case
Identifying the audiences for your business case
Presenting your business case
Be prepared for all kinds of questions
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