I had an interesting discussion with the chief tech officer of a rather large insurance company the other day. His company is making huge progress in moving from a rigid IT environment to one that provides agility and flexibility for changing business situations.
The situation within his company reflects many of the key players in transitioning industries. Speed and agility are the most important issues for line-of-business leaders. Financial managers, on the other hand, want to make sure that whatever happens is executed in a way that fits with the company’s budget guidelines.
