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Demystifying IT: The Language of IT for the CEO
What You Need to Know About IT,
In One Concise Package
Demystifying IT has been hailed as the one book about information technology that leaders of midsized companies should read. Given the importance of IT in today’s world, it might also be the most timely and valuable business book of any kind to be published recently.
The co-authors are masters of leveraging IT for creating sustainable competitive advantages for businesses. They’ve been at it for decades, solving problems that defied other experts, and leading digitization projects which have boosted client companies into new realms of growth and profit. Their core messages in a nutshell are Executives on the “business side” of a firm do not have to understand the complex details of information technology. What’s crucial is to grasp the powerful business leverage that digital tech, in its various forms, can provide.
Key Would you use a smartphone only to make phone calls? Of course not. Yet many companies are doing the equivalent when they use IT mainly for routine functions, and list the IT budget as an expense under G&A costs. The authors call this “the G&A stage” of IT development―a natural starting point, but one that a company must move beyond, in order to compete. As the book shows with real-life case stories, companies that do best in our digital age are firing on all cylinders. They leverage IT to reach, serve, and retain customers better, driving up sales revenues. They streamline operations to cut costs across the board. And they tap the powers of IT to break into new, blue-ocean markets while competitors struggle to defend their existing turf.
Demystifying IT offers a simple diagnostic chart for gauging where your company stands in this race. Then it delivers a roadmap for moving up the scale, step by step. The case stories are about midsized companies the authors have worked with, in industries from retail banking to smart manufacturing. These vividly told stories illustrate the many kinds of opportunities that modern IT can present ― along with basic principles and best practices for getting the most bang per buck invested in IT.
The book also describes common pitfalls to avoid. Cross-industry studies show that very frequently, big digital projects have taken companies down a rabbit hole of burnt costs and frustrating delays with unsatisfying results. Authors Bhopi and Saurajit know how this happens. They’ve been called to perform many a rescue mission. In Demystifying IT, they give the reader strategic guidelines for doing it right from square one.
Last but far from least, Demystifying IT lays out a series of practical steps toward solving a fundamental how to get the business and IT sides of a company working in harmony. Technology is a human creation. Harnessing its powers for business requires human collaboration. This book’s authors are two humans who can help you find a promising path into the future.
In One Concise Package
Demystifying IT has been hailed as the one book about information technology that leaders of midsized companies should read. Given the importance of IT in today’s world, it might also be the most timely and valuable business book of any kind to be published recently.
The co-authors are masters of leveraging IT for creating sustainable competitive advantages for businesses. They’ve been at it for decades, solving problems that defied other experts, and leading digitization projects which have boosted client companies into new realms of growth and profit. Their core messages in a nutshell are Executives on the “business side” of a firm do not have to understand the complex details of information technology. What’s crucial is to grasp the powerful business leverage that digital tech, in its various forms, can provide.
Key Would you use a smartphone only to make phone calls? Of course not. Yet many companies are doing the equivalent when they use IT mainly for routine functions, and list the IT budget as an expense under G&A costs. The authors call this “the G&A stage” of IT development―a natural starting point, but one that a company must move beyond, in order to compete. As the book shows with real-life case stories, companies that do best in our digital age are firing on all cylinders. They leverage IT to reach, serve, and retain customers better, driving up sales revenues. They streamline operations to cut costs across the board. And they tap the powers of IT to break into new, blue-ocean markets while competitors struggle to defend their existing turf.
Demystifying IT offers a simple diagnostic chart for gauging where your company stands in this race. Then it delivers a roadmap for moving up the scale, step by step. The case stories are about midsized companies the authors have worked with, in industries from retail banking to smart manufacturing. These vividly told stories illustrate the many kinds of opportunities that modern IT can present ― along with basic principles and best practices for getting the most bang per buck invested in IT.
The book also describes common pitfalls to avoid. Cross-industry studies show that very frequently, big digital projects have taken companies down a rabbit hole of burnt costs and frustrating delays with unsatisfying results. Authors Bhopi and Saurajit know how this happens. They’ve been called to perform many a rescue mission. In Demystifying IT, they give the reader strategic guidelines for doing it right from square one.
Last but far from least, Demystifying IT lays out a series of practical steps toward solving a fundamental how to get the business and IT sides of a company working in harmony. Technology is a human creation. Harnessing its powers for business requires human collaboration. This book’s authors are two humans who can help you find a promising path into the future.
230 pages, Hardcover
Published August 1, 2023
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October 4, 2023
"Demystifying IT: The Language of IT for the CEO" by Bhopi Dhall and Saurajit Kanungo is a must-read for any executive looking to grasp the world of information technology. This book breaks down complex technical concepts into accessible language, empowering business leaders to make informed decisions about IT.
What I liked most was how the authors provide real-world case studies and practical examples that illustrate how IT decisions can directly impact the business. They also offer valuable advice for establishing effective communication between IT departments and management.
I highly recommend this book to any CEO or executive interested in optimizing technology management within their company. It's an essential guide for navigating the world of information technology and making well-founded strategic decisions.
What I liked most was how the authors provide real-world case studies and practical examples that illustrate how IT decisions can directly impact the business. They also offer valuable advice for establishing effective communication between IT departments and management.
I highly recommend this book to any CEO or executive interested in optimizing technology management within their company. It's an essential guide for navigating the world of information technology and making well-founded strategic decisions.
October 9, 2023
Demystifying IT is an excellent book aimed at all CEOs and executives who want techniques and examples to enhance their organizations' digital transformation and innovation processes. The authors present strategies, and practical operational guidance that promote innovation in organizations while never losing sight of the importance of the customer. What struck a chord with me in this book was how it simplified complicated technical concepts, making them accessible even for non-techy folks like me.
It's not just a nice read; it genuinely boosts your confidence and makes you feel more capable. You will feel more secure in making technology decisions in your company after reading it. It is an invaluable resource for any business leader seeking to stay ahead of the competition in today's technological scenery.
It's not just a nice read; it genuinely boosts your confidence and makes you feel more capable. You will feel more secure in making technology decisions in your company after reading it. It is an invaluable resource for any business leader seeking to stay ahead of the competition in today's technological scenery.
October 16, 2023
This book is a must-read for any CEO or business leader navigating the complex world of IT. It is a timely and invaluable resource for midsized companies looking to leverage IT for sustainable competitive advantages.
The authors' extensive experience in digitization projects and problem-solving are put in this book making it a must read. The reading brilliantly illustrates that using IT solely for routine functions is akin to using a smartphone solely for calls in today's digital age.
Furthermore, the book excels in addressing a fundamental challenge—aligning the business and IT sides of a company. It offers practical steps to foster harmonious collaboration, recognizing that technology's potential is best unlocked through human cooperation.
I really liked this book because its comprehensive and full of interesting information.
The authors' extensive experience in digitization projects and problem-solving are put in this book making it a must read. The reading brilliantly illustrates that using IT solely for routine functions is akin to using a smartphone solely for calls in today's digital age.
Furthermore, the book excels in addressing a fundamental challenge—aligning the business and IT sides of a company. It offers practical steps to foster harmonious collaboration, recognizing that technology's potential is best unlocked through human cooperation.
I really liked this book because its comprehensive and full of interesting information.
October 8, 2023
"Demystifying IT: The Language of IT for the CEO" by Bhopi Dhall provides a comprehensive and accessible guide, bridging the gap between technical jargon and executive understanding. Dhall's insightful exploration enables CEOs to navigate the complex realm of IT with clarity, making it an invaluable resource for business leaders seeking to leverage technology effectively. It is a game-changer for CEOs like me. The book masterfully decodes IT complexities, offering a clear path to navigate and leverage technology strategically. It's an indispensable guide for any business leader aiming to bridge the gap between tech and executive decisions. I love the range of the book and how it perfectly defines the concepts with clarity.
October 9, 2023
“Demystifying IT: The Language of IT for the CEO” is a concise and useful guidebook by Bhopi Dhall and Saurajit Kanungo. The writers aim to help companies’ CEOs to go further and make IT a really helpful and handy tool inside their businesses. The authors’ expertise in IT and the implementation of new technologies in business is clearly shown in this amazing installment. Written in a simple and clear way, this book is a must-have to understand this new artificial intelligence that burst into our lives and to turn it into an ally in our daily activities. The use of real-life examples and practical tips for the dos and don’ts when implementing IT make it a one-of-a-kind guide that should be present in every company.
October 10, 2023
As the leader of an important company, I must stay updated about the last technology available. I love the fact that the co-authors are experienced experts in capitalizing IT to create sustainable competitive advantages for businesses, as that is basically what I need to do in my own company. I couldn’t agree more when these incredible authors stress that executives on the business side of a company do not need to understand the technical details of IT. Instead, we should focus on understanding how digital technology can provide powerful business advantage. I believe this book gives practical guide for any business leaders and executives, to understand the strategic role of IT, avoid common risks and harness technology for sustainable growth and competitiveness.
October 10, 2023
This is a very valuable and innovative book. Its main topic is the information technologies that are already used by millions of companies, but many of them have not yet taken full advantage of them. Most of the companies have already incorporated the new developed information technologies, but most of them use them for extremely basic issues and do not know or do not know how to apply many of the tools that these provide us with.
The authors, great connoisseurs of the subject, explain in a simple way how to get the most out of them and use them for really important purposes, such as, for example, customers, services offered and sales. I really recommend this book and these authors; they have benefited me a lot when it comes to investing and growing my small family business.
The authors, great connoisseurs of the subject, explain in a simple way how to get the most out of them and use them for really important purposes, such as, for example, customers, services offered and sales. I really recommend this book and these authors; they have benefited me a lot when it comes to investing and growing my small family business.
October 14, 2023
IT for the upper Mgt
Demystifying IT is a book written for upper management but can be useful to any level of leadership in an organization. IT can be an immense asset if collaboration is fostered and IT is integrated. This book explains many concepts that can help demystify IT to those who do not have the background. It also helps highlight some issues that have arisen in previous projects and also how to either eliminate them timely or how to work through them. This book was easy to read and I found that it was an asset to my current college course in information technology. It helped me understand some more concepts and how IT can be better brought into a better working relationship with the rest of the organization.
Demystifying IT is a book written for upper management but can be useful to any level of leadership in an organization. IT can be an immense asset if collaboration is fostered and IT is integrated. This book explains many concepts that can help demystify IT to those who do not have the background. It also helps highlight some issues that have arisen in previous projects and also how to either eliminate them timely or how to work through them. This book was easy to read and I found that it was an asset to my current college course in information technology. It helped me understand some more concepts and how IT can be better brought into a better working relationship with the rest of the organization.
October 6, 2023
Demystifying IT by the successful Bhopi Dhall and Saurajit Kanungo contains vital information for everyone in the world of finance, both the business side and the IT side. The authors stress the importance of IT leaders reading the book carefully as well to ensure that they do not get sidelined. Far too frequently, the IT side of the business is just the order taking side. It needs to collaborate with the business side. The book demonstrates by means of various stories, the successful and unsuccessful business ventures of this kind. It is very easy to follow this clearly-written book and to implement the vital principles presented. This book gets a solid five out of five stars from me.
October 7, 2023
Demystifying IT by authors Bhopi Dhall and Saurajit Kanungo is a really valuable book for leaders and manages, to know and maximize the advantages of technology in any kind of businesses. Here, they offer a diagnosis chart, a road map and step by step guide to move up the scale, and many example cases.
This book is fundamentally informative, and provides the precise data that mid-sized companies must have in the digital age, in order to have a good IT strategy. And therein lies its value, since with clear and concise language, and with fair information (without shortages or excesses), it provides a path to the future for this type of business.
This book is fundamentally informative, and provides the precise data that mid-sized companies must have in the digital age, in order to have a good IT strategy. And therein lies its value, since with clear and concise language, and with fair information (without shortages or excesses), it provides a path to the future for this type of business.
October 9, 2023
Demystifying IT was written with a clear premise: Every company is an IT company or should be. Both authors of this book joined forces to show the readers how necessary technology is nowadays, and the need to update, and upgrade to survive the new era that's coming our way.
I think the most important part of this book, seeing it as a corporation, is the diagnostic chart. The book offers the chance of self-evaluation, in order to determine the areas where improvement is most required.
Overall, I consider this book to be fundamental for understanding the current business world, with many insights and ideas that only experience can provide. Definitely recommended.
I think the most important part of this book, seeing it as a corporation, is the diagnostic chart. The book offers the chance of self-evaluation, in order to determine the areas where improvement is most required.
Overall, I consider this book to be fundamental for understanding the current business world, with many insights and ideas that only experience can provide. Definitely recommended.
October 9, 2023
Demystifying IT provides us with a lot of information on how to measure where companies are in terms of IT. It gives us a lot of steps to follow so that technology start being on our side, and enjoy a better future.
Business people and those who want to get into this field would really profit from this book, but people with a thirst for keeping up with the latest technological and technical advances.
All the practical steps presented here are easy to execute, and this is partly because of the way the author put them forth. He really made emphasis on transmitting information clearly to all types of readers.
Business people and those who want to get into this field would really profit from this book, but people with a thirst for keeping up with the latest technological and technical advances.
All the practical steps presented here are easy to execute, and this is partly because of the way the author put them forth. He really made emphasis on transmitting information clearly to all types of readers.
October 11, 2023
''Demystifying IT: The Language of IT for the CEO'' written by Bhopi Dhall and Saurajit Kanungo is the book you need to read if you want to understand how to improve IT in your company and achieve greater benefits. With examples from other companies, the authors want to show you how it can be done. Sometimes, CEOs of companies use IT but get stuck and don't know how it really works. The authors have extensive experience working in this field, and this information is useful if you know how to introduce it into your company. This book is easy to understand and read, here you will find information of your interest.
October 13, 2023
Cool book
I enjoyed how this book was written since it felt like I was speaking directly with both authors.
Despite this book being intended for CEOs, I consider that anyone with a business intended to grow should be reading this because this knowledge is important to make your organization a better and smoother place. That being said, I found some things very technical and not so easy to understand, but hey, you never approach yourself with a book that doesn't teach you some things.
I enjoyed how this book was written since it felt like I was speaking directly with both authors.
Despite this book being intended for CEOs, I consider that anyone with a business intended to grow should be reading this because this knowledge is important to make your organization a better and smoother place. That being said, I found some things very technical and not so easy to understand, but hey, you never approach yourself with a book that doesn't teach you some things.
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