The Technology Doesn't Matter: Prioritizing the People in IT Business Alignment

by Rachel Lockett

Discover the secret to productive IT-business alignment In The Technology Doesn’t Prioritizing the People in IT Business Alignment, veteran IT executive Rachel Lockett delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of how to turn around IT departments struggling to effectively collaborate with their business counterparts. In the book, you’ll explore the proven and established People-Process-Technology framework and break down innovative approaches to IT-business alignment in a clear and accessible style. The author explains how to “manage up” and “manage down” to create inter- and intra-departmental synergy, as well An essential and original resource for executives, managers, directors, founders, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders, The Technology Doesn’t Matter will also appeal to tech leaders and technology service providers seeking to better communicate with non-technical professionals. It’s also a practical handbook for business leaders who want to better understand, relate to, and collaborate with their IT colleagues, improve engagement and retention amongst IT employees, and align the interests of technical and non-technical professionals.

320 pages, Paperback

Published March 14, 2023

Reviews

[Brian Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tech does and doesn't matter!

Awesome book by an even more awesome person. Rachel hits this one out of the park. I've got tons of highlights and even more appreciation for the learnings given thru these words. Great read for techies like me, or biz ppl like those I work with. Great, great wisdom here.

[Brett Guba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book! Highly recommend for anyone in the technology and business space. Rachel gives all kinds of nuggets throughout this book to not only understand the importance of IT and business alignment but also ideas that can be easily applied to anyone seeking career wisdom and growth.