Strategic IT Planning Simulation


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number


Overview/Description
For the duration of this simulation, you will assume the role of Senior IT Manager (north-east region) of Easton National Bank. As a new hire, you will face lingering legacy issues and a senior management staff that is increasingly skeptical of IT value in light of costly expenditures that have yielded little return on investment. This simulation is based on the SkillSoft series "Strategic IT Planning" and contains links to the following courses: STGY0221, STGY0222, and STGY0223.

Target Audience
IT managers and other professionals with an interest in IT concerns.

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Strategic IT Planning Simulation

  • developing a strategic plan.
  • determining the need for outsourcing.
  • considering environmental factors for leasing versus buying.
  • assessing web site core elements.
  • determining the need for insourcing.
  • operating under IT governance issues.
  • considering financial factors for leasing versus buying.
  • considering strategic factors for leasing versus buying.
  • adopting the proper IT mindset.

    • Course Number:
    STGY0220