IT Governance & Business Process Alignment
Chicago, IL | October 26, 2006
 For many companies, IT is now becoming an integral part of their core business. It now has become critical to stop thinking of IT as just a service center but as an integral part of the business. At this seminar we'll explore how companies are adapting their IT governance procedures and systems to effectively lead the charge for Business Process Alignment. This seminar is geared for both IT executives and Business executives interested in using IT as a change agent for effective Business Process Alignment.
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Event Logistics |
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Welcome & Introductions |
$125 Members $150 Nonmembers
Thursday, October 26, 2006
1:00–5:15 PM
410 Club
410 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL
(located in the Wrigley Bldg) |
| 1:30–2:00 |
Making Information Your Corporate Strategy
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Andrew J. Lauter, President, PSC Group
Since co-founding PSC Group, LLC in 1990, Andrew has guided the
growth of PSC to its present day success as one of the more profitable
business and technology consulting firms in the middle-market sector.
His more than 20 years of consulting experience has helped companies to
change the way they use of information to improve their business
processes. |
| 2:00–2:30 |
Increasing IT Credibility Through Improved Business Alignment & Communication
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Tony Navarrete, Director of Product Marketing, ITM Software
Tony Navarrete leads the product development strategy for ITM's IT
Business Management Suite. Tony has over 15 years of IT management
experience including senior positions at Stanford University. Tony has
also worked in the venture capital industry and was Vice President at
Diamond Ventures, an early-stage fund that invested in infrastructure
and enterprise software startups |
| 2:30–3:00 |
A Multi-Dimensional Model for Managing Governance and Business Process Interdependencies
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Terry Doerscher,
Chief Solutions Architect, Planview
Terry Doerscher is responsible for Planview PRISMS(tm) Adaptive Processes and Best Practices and its integration with Planview Enterprise portfolio management software. His 25 years of practical experience with process development; PMO, work and resource management; and strategic planning makes Terry an influential contributor to Planview's leadership position within the industry, as well as a trusted advisor to its customers. |
| 3:00–3:15 |
Break |
| 3:15–3:45 |
Keeping Your Focus: Maintaining the Principles of IT Governance While
Contracting With Vendors
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Len Ferber, Partner,
Katten Muchin Rosenman
As a Partner in Firm's Corporate Department and Co-Chair of its Technology Practice Group, Mr. Ferber
represents software and other technology-based companies and consulting firms in a variety of transactional matters, including strategic partnering arrangements and joint ventures, sophisticated licensing arrangements and technology development agreements.
He also serves as technology counsel to several major corporations. |
| 3:45–4:45 |
Keynote Panel: Adapting Governance Systems for Business Process Alignment
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Moderator: Andrew J. Lauter, President, PSC Group |
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Jerry Rozmiarek,
VP Business Applications,
CCC Information Services
Jerry is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of all of the company’s internal support systems, including customer relationship management, financial and human resources applications, productivity tools and telecommunications. |
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Chris Goh, BRM Director for Global
Information Services, Tellabs, Inc.
Chris and his team are responsible for strategy development and governance of IT projects and investments, the Program Management Office, and Business Analysis and Quality Assurance. Chris has over 20 years IT experience. Prior to joining Tellabs he was an independent consultant leading PMOs, directed consulting practices, and managed large scale projects at Avanade and Accenture. |
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Mark Holstein, Senior Attorney,
BP Corporation
Mark has been with BP Legal since 1990. He spent most of his career in Litigation, but has also worked as a commercial, corporate and anti-trust lawyer. In the past, Mark has led several initiatives to use technology in BP's legal department, with an emphasis on litigation support. He is currently managing Project AGILE, believed to be the world's first global data flow and information management system in an in-house legal department. |
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| 4:45–5:30 |
Networking Reception
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