Should IT Lead Or Follow The Business?

The evolving role of IT in business is the topic of lively discussion between co-hosts Johna Johnson and John Burke. Johna argues that IT should align with business goals, acting as an executive assistant, while John believes IT should take a proactive leadership role, driving innovation and framing business problems. They explore the challenges IT professionals face, including personality traits and the balance between elegant technical solutions and business priorities. The conversation underscores the importance of both user interface and back-end technology in enterprise decision-making.
Show Links:
nemertes.com
Johna Johnson: / johna-till-johnson-18b60
John Burke: / john-burke-29084b3
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