Insight

AssociationCIO has identified the “Top Ten” recommendations on how to re-engage your members. They are as follows:

1. Identify your WHY

2. Tell your story

AssociationCIO and Relationship Economics® have identified the “Top Ten” reasons to conduct a business optimization audit. They are as follows:

1. The organization’s business rules change

2. The I.T. strategy is out of alignment with the overall strategy

Structuring technology resources in the most efficient fashion is a complex challenge.  Organizations need to be cognizant of multiple competing interests: the strategic goals, the departments driving the most revenue, the learning requirements for the technical staff and the means to develop metrics to measure success.

AssociationCIO and Relationship Economics have identified a “Top Ten” recommendations list that should be followed to ensure a successful technology initiative. They are as follows:

Recommendation #1 - Seek out and achieve executive buy-in

The principals at AssociationCIO share a common vision for leadership:

• Challenge the process;
• Inspire a shared vision;
• Enable staff to act; 
• Model the process to provide credibility; and
• Come from the heart and celebrate success.

Contact AssociationCIO today and experience first hand how our leadership principles can ensure success of your IT investment.

Most organizations rely on the Office suite from Microsoft. For large organizations that can afford this on-going expense, this is a safe and understandable decision. Smaller organizations need to be frugal and have much smaller staffs. They don’t have large investments in past software training for staff. They can be nimble and opt for free software. They are also better positioned to endure the odd inconvenience that may occur with free software. This document explores productivity tools that are useful, free (or virtually free) and easy to setup and use.