Development Effectiveness: Strategies for IS Organizational Transition

Developmental effectiveness is a management concept for today’s information services professionals who realize that the promise of modern information technologies requires a wide range of strategic management tools. Decisions must be made on integrating rapidly developing technology, updating skills and choosing employees with relevant experience. This study describes how to start a development effectiveness programme, how to make transitions, and how much they will cost. It also offers help on such diverse topics as keeping change from overwhelming companies and their employees, and raising money to update current business systems.