Information Technology Training: Strategic Modeling Workshop (5 Days)

Purpose - The Strategic Modeling Workshop is used to develop an initial Strategic Data Model while also providing introduction to Information Engineering concepts and techniques.

Preparation - To prepare for the Strategic Modeling Workshop, Visible facilitators will review the corporate Strategic Business Plan and/or Visible's Management Questionnaire that will have been distributed and completed by senior management of the client company.

Activities - During the Strategic Modeling Workshop, the corporate Strategic Business Plan will be confirmed and refined. The initial Strategic Data Model will be developed during sessions facilitated by Visible consultants. Client company personnel will also identify the priority functional areas needing attention in the Systems Implementation arena in order for the company to achieve its strategic objectives.

Products - During the Strategic Modeling Workshop the following items will be produced, a strategic data map representing a graphical view of the organization's strategic plan, documented business planning statements including mission, purpose, goals, strategies. Business rules will be linked to a data map and a preliminary project plan for priority systems development will be produced.

Participants - Senior Management; Senior Information Systems Management.

Scope - The entire business enterprise, a unit or division or project application can be the scope of a Strategic Modeling Workshop.

Note: Course material may be subject to modification, based on the needs, capabilities, and interests of the students.