IT Strategy

Seeing Stripes? How to Tame the Cargo Cults in Your Tech Herd

Ever discovered painted horses masquerading as zebras in your tech landscape? My last post helped you spot these instances of cargo cults in tech – the adoption of innovations and trends without truly understanding the principles behind. This time, we’re focusing on the next crucial step: dismantling these misguided initiatives. In ‘Seeing Stripes? How to Tame the Cargo Cults in Your Tech Herd’, I share strategies to revert the influence of these ‘painted horses’ and foster an environment that breeds true zebras.

By Max Jahn, ago

Redefining the Battlefield: Conquering the Business-IT Divide

In today’s fast-paced business world, bridging the gap between business and IT is crucial for achieving success. Business professionals are more tech-savvy than ever, but conflicts often arise from rigid and bureaucratic IT environments. To overcome this divide, organizations must foster a shared understanding of value streams, streamline work processes, create feedback loops, build enduring cross-functional teams, and reconsider the outsourcing of critical IT systems management.

By Max Jahn, ago