Lean IT

Steven C. Bell & Michael A. Orzen

An IT organization is expected to "align with the business". That is, IT is supposed to enable business performance and innovation, improve service levels, manage change, take advantage of emerging technologies, an maintain quality and stability, all while steadily reducing operating costs. Yet when an enterprise begins a Lean Transformation, too often the IT department is either left out or viewed as an obstacle. What is to be done? This book shares practical tips, examples, and case studies to help you establish a culture of continuous improvement to deliver IT operational excellence and business value to your organization.