Accelerate Change
Programmes that combine multiple LEF insights and interventions in a structured way to help customers solve a critical business need. These are typically complex and usually driven by the need to respond to current operating environment and industry challenges.
Elevating technology’s role in the organization
Catalyze IT modernization & business transformation activities
Stimulating a Culture of Partnering
For almost 20 years, organizations have deployed Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) and Business Partners to ‘bridge the gap’ between IT and business teams; yet few have achieved breakthrough business results. New approaches are needed to elevate the role technology plays across every part of the organization.
Traditional IT organizations must stop acting solely as ‘Providers’ and ‘Promoters’ and instead embrace the additional perspective and capabilities of ‘Partners’ and ‘Peers’ in their organizations. In order to do this the skills of individuals must be developed and enhanced across each of the 4Ps. At the same time, it is essential that the organization fosters a culture which is supportive of the BRM and conducive to Business Partnering.
The Four Ps: Business & IT Relationship Model, LEF 2016.
Margherita ZaccariaLEF delivered a 5-day BRM Programme dealing with organizational politics, effective C-level presentations, innovation & blue ocean strategy, & recognizing personality types in others. The training was very well received & resulted in a major customer providing us with a bigger portion of their Cloud/AWS business. It also helped me improve my working relationship with a key colleague & enable us to work far more effectively together. I highly recommend LEF, particularly to companies looking to introduce a BRM function within their business for the first time.
Head of BRM & Strategic Programmes, Group Technology
Vodafone Group Services
How to Elevate Technology’s Role & Create Change
Through diagnostic tools and ‘beyond the book’ training we provide a mechanism to elevate the role of technology across the business. LEF was an early mover in shaping the discipline and market for BRM, and our focus remains on providing strategic insights rather than a broad training programme. We help organizations catalyze their IT modernization and business transformation activities.
Working with LEF will help you to:
- Bring the latest thinking & deep understanding of how others have successfully approached BRM
- Fully develop the characteristics required to successfully operate with the 4Ps model
- Inform the context of change today, with a pragmatic approach for a practical & future fit plan that works
The Building Blocks of Change
Elevating Technology’s Role in the Organization utilizes these LEF advisory interventions and client experiences. Depending on your specific need, we are able to quickly draw on this proven experience and combine aspects together to shape a more tailored change programme.
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BRM Steps into Digital Business Leadership
Bridging the gap between IT and business is a perennial problem, but the need for IT personnel to provide leadership and engage as peers at the business table has never been greater. Developing IT’s ability to engage with the line of business using their language holds the key.
Read moreDigital Business Leadership for Execs
Bridging the gap between IT and business is a perennial problem, but the need for IT personnel to provide leadership and engage as peers at the business table has never been greater. Developing IT’s ability to engage with the line of business using their language holds the key.
Learn moreInforming Perspectives
Drawing on LEF’s extensive research and thought leadership programme, Elevating Technology’s Role in the Organization shares insights drawn from a range of our reports and position papers including:
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Learn moreSome of LEF’s leading advisors working with clients to Elevate Technology’s Role in the Organization.
