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JT's Challenge: $9 million budget windfall

By Brenda Michelson on January 19, 2007 8:09 AM 1 Vote 0 Votes

JT posted a challenge on his blog, asking what folks would do if given (an extra) $9 million to invest in your IT shop. What would you target? People, Process, Technology? Jump over there and let him know.

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JT | January 19, 2007 5:27 PM | Reply

Thanks for the message Brenda!
I think the majority would put People over Process as a prerequisite to Technology. Maybe someone will prove my hypothesis wrong...

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Brenda Michelson is the principal of Elemental Links an advisory & consulting practice focused on business-driven IT. Brenda spent 19 years in corporate IT, most recently as Chief Enterprise Architect for L.L. Bean. At L.L. Bean, Brenda was responsible for the articulation and execution of the enterprise architecture strategy (J2EE transformation, enterprise integration, SOA and EDA), strategic planning, portfolio management and talent development. Previous to L.L. Bean, over the span of 10 years, Brenda provided development services for Insurance, Banking, a Chip Manufacturer and a world leader in Aircraft Engine Design & Manufacturing. Email Brenda. Follow her on Twitter.

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