ITIL Implementation Webcast Advice ...

Recent webcast by Managed Objects validates the hype associated with ITIL implementation. Some good advice was shared: Adopt ITIL in small pieces with a focus on top business services and their key performance indicators. Avoid the proliferation of tools to support ITIL adoption. Some not-so-good advice was evident: Select tools first and then automate processes.

I would recommend focusing on the process first, redesign as necessary, train and support people in their roles, and then implement tools in stages consistent with your desired change in process maturity. ...

... "Over 500 registrants for the webcast validated that the ITIL adoption topic is top-of-mind for many enterprises today. In fact, according to Forrester Research, with in the past year ITIL adoption of $1B+ revenue companies has increased from 13% to 20% , with that number projected to grow to 60-70% by 2008. " ...

ITIL Implementation Webcast Advice: Via Managed Objects: Business Service Management Required for Successful ITIL Adoption: Independent Research Firm tightly links BSM and ITIL Best Practices during recent Webcast ...

Project Portfolio Management: Drive Innovation through Information Technology ...

WebSeminar explores how IT can maximize its innovation potential and become an innovation engine for the entire enterprise. Learn how to promote innovation through project portfolio management. Optimize run-the-business work and shift investment to strategic initiatives that transform-the-business. ...

... "PlanView, the leading provider of comprehensive IT portfolio management solutions, is sponsoring a live Web Seminar Wednesday January 11, 2006 at 12:30 P.M. Eastern entitled Transforming IT Into An Innovation Engine. Featuring Forrester Research's Laurie Orlov and PlanView's CEO and founder Patrick Durbin, the Webcast will discuss how IT executives can promote innovation by optimizing operational spend and shifting money and resources to more strategic initiatives. This informative Webcast leverages key findings from Forrester's IT's Role In Innovation series that explores how IT can recover its innovation potential and become an innovation engine for the entire enterprise. It will also discuss how portfolio management can provide a disciplined approach to successfully establish, manage, and execute innovative strategies in any organization.

Webinar entitled Transforming IT Into An Innovation Engine -- How To Leverage Portfolio Management To Drive Strategic Initiatives.

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern

IT executives will learn how to establish, manage, and execute innovative strategies in their organizations by applying the discipline of portfolio management. PlanView Enterprise is a combination of enterprise software and proven best practices that enables organizations to make the most out of their limited capacities. " ...

Project Portfolio Management: Drive Innovation through Information Technology: Via PlanView: PlanView Presents Live Webinar Entitled: Transforming IT Into An Innovation Engine -- How To Leverage Portfolio Management To Drive Strategic Initiatives ...

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SOX SarbanesOxley: IT Asset Management: Webinar

Peregrine and Protiviti collaborate in Web Seminar, Dec 8, on driving SOX Sarbanes-Oxley compliance through better management of information technology assets. ...

Via Peregrine: Peregrine Systems and Protiviti to Participate in InformationWeek TechWebCast on Sarbanes-Oxley and the Role of IT Asset Management ...

... "The WebCast will take place on Thursday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m. PST, and will discuss how organizations can minimize the total cost of ownership for IT assets and mitigate the risks associated with software audits. Although a number of major milestones have been met since Sarbanes-Oxley regulations were enacted in 2002, there is still a long way to go to achieve effective long-term compliance, especially within the IT organization. During this discussion, experts from Peregrine and Protiviti will draw on their experience working with business and technology leaders to offer advice on what's necessary to meet Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and discuss a fast track approach to establishing leading IT Asset Management practices. " ...

ITIL Best Practice: Change Calendar: Peregrine ...

Peregrine Systems has introduced a new Change Calendar capability to its ITIL-compliant service management solution, ServiceCenter 6.1. This new capability provides a calendaring solution that enables better organizational change planning. ...

ITIL Best Practice: Change Calendar: Peregrine: Via Peregrine: Peregrine Streamlines Change Management Process with Change Calendar for ServiceCenter® 6.1 ...

... "Peregrine will demonstrate Change Calendar during a Webcast on November 8, 2005 from 9:00-10:00am PT. During the Webcast, customers will be able to view key features and benefits that include: actionable read and write capabilities, allowing accurate information sharing; intuitive graphical user interface, empowering users to easily share schedules; and default and customizable fields, enabling users to track unique operational information. Peregrine's Change Calendar also meets well-defined ITIL best-practices. " ...

Microsoft Project Management Webcast: Upcoming ...

Microsoft Project Management Webcast: Upcoming: Via Microsoft: Microsoft Webcast: Getting the Most from Your People, Processes, and Projects with Effective Resource Management ...

... "Microsoft Webcast: Projects are the lifeblood of your business. Are your resources allocated appropriately? Do you have a sufficient understanding of costs and interdependencies between projects? In short, do you have the visibility you need? This webcast shows you how the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management solution helps you get the most value from your resources. Learn how to forecast resource usage in a multi-project environment; understand resource utilization, costs, and interdependencies across multiple projects ...

Start Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 9:00 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) " ...

Project Management: Accelerate New Product Design in Semicon Industry ...

Project Management: Accelerate New Product Design in Semicon Industry: Via MatrixOne: MatrixOne and Leading Analyst Firm to Discuss How to Accelerate Chip Design Through Better Project Management ...

MatrixOne and AMR Research join forces in webcast to explore acceleration of project management for designing and delivering new products to the marketplace in the semicon industry. Eric Karofsky has published recent research on accelerating innovation ("Reach Innovation Utopia With Project Management Tools") ...

... "MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONEE), a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain , announced that it will present a webcast aimed at helping project managers in semiconductor companies learn how they can use better project planning, execution and tracking solutions to better meet today's chip design challenges and deliver new products faster. The webcast will feature a presentation by Eric Karofsky, senior research analyst for AMR Research, who will discuss the latest industry trends and best practices for speeding product development. The live webcast will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 1:00 pm ET. " ...

AMR Research provides world class research and actionable advice for executives tasked with delivering enhanced business process performance and cost savings with the aid of technology. Five thousand leaders in the Global 1000 put their trust in AMR Research's integrity, depth of industry expertise, and passion for customer service to support their most critical business initiatives, including supply chain transformation; new product introduction, customer profitability, compliance and governance, and IT benefit realization.

MatrixOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: MONEE), a leading global provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, enables companies to accelerate product innovation to achieve top line revenue growth and improve bottom line profitability. With world-class PLM solutions and a commitment to customer success, MatrixOne is focused on helping companies across the automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer, machinery, medical device, semiconductor and high-tech industries solve their most challenging new product development and introduction problems. More than 800 companies use MatrixOne's solutions to drive business value and gain a competitive advantage, including industry leaders such as BAE Systems, Bosch, Comau, General Electric, Honda, Johnson Controls, Linde AG, NCR, Nokia, Philips, Porsche, Procter & Gamble, Sony Ericsson, STMicroelectronics and Toshiba. MatrixOne is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, with locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

IT Savvy: Governance Best Practices: Peter Weill

IT Savvy: Governance Best Practices: Peter Weill: Via Research - Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)

Attended excellent webcast today, hosted by Mercury, where Peter Weill, MIT's CISR, discussed IT governance methods and best practices. Enjoyed his research that shows exemplary performers are able to turn lemons (negative NPV infrastructure investments) into lemonade (positive NPV business/IT investments) and regularly identify growth enablers that provide long-term strategic value. Exemplary performers' exhibit IT savvy (Peter's term) behaviors, which he expands on, in his research.

... "by making effective IT investments for their business strategy and enhancing the resulting IT portfolio with specific IT related practices and competencies. We call this set of practices and competences, IT savvy. " ...

The Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) conducts field-based research on issues related to the management and use of information technology (IT) in complex organizations.

Art of Project Management Webcast ...

Art of Project Management Webcast: Via Berkun blog: Mark the date: Free webcast on the art of project management

... "Dr. Dobbs Journal Magazine will be broadcasting a live netcast on the art of project management. Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2005, Time: 11:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET, Duration: 60 minutes. " ...