IT Lever Analysis
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![]() A technique used to identify all relevant opportunities where information technology can be applied to reengineer the value stream or redesign the business process. Technologies within the enterprise's current portfolio, as well as new emerging technologies which can be acquired, should be included.
Procedures
InstructionsIf an inventory of current technology has been completed (through performing an inventory analysis—see TSRM). In addition, evaluate technologies that are not yet part of the enterprise's portfolio but are either available or emerging in the industry. Consolidate and/or summarize the list, taking care to identify possible generic applications and/or uses. During brainstorming or a breakthrough session, use the list of technologies to identify all possible innovative uses of technology to provide a breakthrough in the performance of the value stream or process. Address all aspects of technology "levers," including:
During brainstorming or a breakthrough session, use the list of technologies to identify all possible innovative uses of technology to provide a breakthrough in the performance of the value stream or process. Address all aspects of technology "levers," including:
Explore all possible "levers" to rethink how the activity is performed. Once all ideas have been explored and consensus is reached, document the technology options chosen and redesign the work flow (see Work Flow Diagramming). As part of assessing the impact of the reengineering solution set, identify actions required to acquire the technologies not yet included in the technology portfolio and update the current technology inventory. IT Lever Analysis can also be applied to develop implementation strategies, since a key use of technology, in addition to enabling redesign, is an innovative way to implement the desired solution. The results of this application can then be used in transition planning and in related systems redevelopment and client server development tasks. (See TSRM and TCSM). The example below shows one way of keeping track of technology options, the opportunities available, activities potentially impacted, implementation requirements, and other impacts, such as costs. In addition, each of the "lever" areas described above can be added to this chart, or a separate matrix could be created to ensure completeness.
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