Changing Gears: The Strategic Implementation of Technology - Hardcover

Críticas

'In Changing Gears James Carlopio smoothly meshes thoroughly researched concepts from disparate disciplines into an insightful, annotated roadmap for effective technology implementation. It is a must read for anyone looking to get more from their technology investments than just solutions to current business problems.' - Andy McMillan, President and CEO, Teletrol Systems Inc.

'In a rapidly changing business context, this is as definitive as one can get when dealing with the strategic implementation of technology. Building on the latest theory and informed by up-to-date research, Carlopio makes the crucial distinction between the implementation and installation of technology. In an easy to read style, this is a practical book that will trigger insightful decision-making awareness, leading to the effective implementation of technology.' - Clarence Da Gama Pinto, Program Director - Executive Programs, Mt Eliza Business School, Victoria, Australia, and Editor: Mt Eliza Business Review

'In this book, James Carlopio provides excellent insights into what it really takes to effectively implement technology. He combines the practical and theoretical, and integrates ideas from a broad range of disciplines and perspectives. I don't know any other book that covers all this ground this well.' - David Roitman, Senior Consultant, Davies Consulting, Inc., USA

'Changing Gears is a well-grounded primer for today's manager confronted with the constant need to plan for and implement rapid changes thanks to the ready availability of information in the Internet age.' - Thornton Withers Field, Trial Lawyer, Washington DC, USA

'Given technology always was and always will be the turbocharger of growth - then a thoughtful book on technology implementation is important for anyone serious about building a company.' Chris Roberts, Executive Vice-President, ResMed, Australia, UK, and USA

Reseña del editor

The focus of this book is upon the implementation of new technology, strategy, business models, and new innovations. It takes a social-psychological perspective on the management of change and technology/strategy implementation and crosses the boundaries of change management, technology implementation, and organizational strategy.