Faheem's questions

1. Why does Alan advocate an IT planning approach is a messy, untidy event? (hint: "write your plans in pencil") In other words, does the reality of the organization exist in an org chart? Or does it exist in the written policies? (Ask Alan in Class)

A really good answer was done during the midterm review. I'll give you a hint. From where or when does some of the best project ideas get suggested? (answer: during coffee breaks in which staff from different departments have informal discussions)

2. Understand the first three tips on enterprise app implementation (The 10 "commandments") from Alan. we're focusing on the ones dealing with strategy.

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3. How does Alan suggest you handle IT consultants add to your project? How might you select them? What questions might you ask? What does Alan see as a critical success factor for most IT projects? How do you ensure knowledge transfer?

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4. What does it mean to "Go vanilla"?

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4. What is good enough reengineering? How does it relate to customer design requirements gathering? What's the difference between the BlueSky approach to gathering design priorities from your customer versus a Realistic approach to your customer?

A BlueSky approach: Imagine that I can give you a system that does everything you ever dreamed

Realistic approach: Can you live with this (show a prototype)?