{"product_id":"business-intelligence-competency-centers-a-team-approach-to-maximizing-competitive-advantage-hardback-9780470044476","title":"Business Intelligence Competency Centers; A Team Approach to Maximizing Competitive Advantage (Hardback) 9780470044476","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBusiness Intelligence Competency Centers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Team Approach to Maximizing Competitive Advantage\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGloria J. Miller (Author), Dagmar Bräutigam (Author), Stefanie V. Gerlach (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470044476, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 16 June 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages, Tables: 39 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 17 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 16.4 x 2.1 cm, 0.452 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTransform data into action for competitive advantage\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The knowledge assets of an organization are becoming increasingly important for competitive advantage, and therefore, the way in which knowledge is created, renewed, and communicated is critical. This book provides practical insights into how this may be achieved through the establishment of a Business Intelligence Competency Centre and is a valuable read for 'information professionals.'\"\u003cbr\u003e --Bill Sturman, Information Architecture Project Manager The Open University, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"BI is more than technology and projects. BI must live in the organization--as a BICC. This book helps to make BI tangible and understandable, bringing it to life.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Miriam Eisenmann, Project Manager (PMP) CSC Ploenzke AG, Germany\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This book is a must-read for planning and implementing your BICC. It is a pragmatic guide that addresses a lot, if not all, of the questions you'll be asking yourself. Don't miss out on getting a head start from the people who thought this through from start to finish . . . Pray your competitors don't get hold of this book!\"\u003cbr\u003e --Claudia Imhoff, President Intelligent Solutions, Inc., USA\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Creating a BICC forces the organization to focus on the importance of centralizing the gathering, interpreting, and analyzing of information to create business insight.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Anne Ulyate, Group Manager Business Intelligence Mutual \u0026amp; Federal, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"BI is a highly visible element in the 'business value' trend for IT investments. Initiatives, such as competency centers, should empower user organizations to drive even more value out of their BI investments.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Marianne Kolding, Director, European ServicesIDC, United Kingdom\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Intelligence as a Competitive Differentiator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Intelligence Competency Center.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Business Intelligence in the Organization.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Findings of the Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Intelligence Competency Centers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Primary Functions of the Business Intelligence Competency Center.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Areas Inside the BICC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed Checklist for the Functional Areas in the BICC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelated Functional Areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Planning a Business Intelligence Competency Center: Using the Information Evolution Model.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour Critical Dimensions of the Information Evolution Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Levels of Maturity in the Information Evolution Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the BI Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Human Capital.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaffing the Business Intelligence Competency Center.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Knowledge Processes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Processes in the Business Intelligence Competency Center’s Functional Areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Culture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational Setup and Funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance Metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Infrastructure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderations from a BICC Perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Intelligence Infrastructure Selection Criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoad Map to Implementing a BI Infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Setting Up and Ensuring Ongoing Support.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetup Process in Detail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Software Vendors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Cases from the Field.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsurance, South Africa: Mutual \u0026amp; Federal Defines Business Intelligence Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Administration, Italy: CSI-Piemonte Manages Growth with a Business Intelligence Competency Center.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanking, Belgium: KBC Benefits from an SAS Business Intelligence Competency Center.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanking, South Africa: Competency Center Drives Return on BI Investments at Nedbank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Ten Recommendations for a Highly Effective Business Intelligence Competency Center.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Vision for Business Intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate a Joint Venture Between Business and Information Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a Process, Not a Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain Clear Vision, Concrete Objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrate and Consolidate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Effective Change Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarry Out Staff Induction, Training, Development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliver Ongoing Value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsure the Infrastructure’s Depth and Breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse a Multidimensional Approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: List of Abbreviations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Additional Roles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; 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