Janet Green & Danielle Anawati

Business Partnering to drive improved strategic ideation and demand management

ABSTRACT

In today's dynamic higher education environment, strategic use of technology is more important than ever. This presentation will explore the concept of a partnering role within the IT department; a trusted advisor to bridge technology and university stakeholders. Furthermore, this presentation will illustrate how partners can assist in prioritising demand and collaboratively aligning IT plans with the university’s strategic objectives.

This session will explore the benefits of establishing a partnering model between the IT department and other university areas and a demonstrate a useful ideation approach that helps to structure conversations with senior stakeholders to harvest their ideas in a cohesive and executable way. 

Participants will gain insights into the structure of Deakin's business partnering model and see in introduction to investment logic maps, a tool that effectively and efficiently structures strategic ideation workshops.  

There will be interactive content to engage the audience including live polls and Q+A.