Changing How We Work: Technology Governance, Collaborating on IT Services, and Empowering IT Professionals at Illinois

Description:

The Boldly IT Strategic Plan presents a campuswide vision for information technology that aligns with Illinois’ mission, is more responsive to the campus’s needs, and fosters collaboration toward the collective good. Among its six priorities, Changing How We Work is an overarching priority advanced through three key strategies: establishing technology governance, sharing and collaborating on IT service delivery, and empowering IT professionals. This session provides updates on technology governance, including the committees that have launched, their scope and authorities, and actions taken to date. Attendees will also learn how colleagues from across campus united as Rapid Response Teams to develop actionable recommendations for governance consideration. Finally, attendees will hear about a long-term vision for a campuswide IT talent network built on shared standards, portable skills, and equitable opportunities — making Illinois a preferred place for IT professionals to grow and contribute.

About this event:

Presenters:

• Kim Nguyen-Jahiel, Program Director for Strategic Engagement, Office of the CIO
• Jeff Fox, Associate CIO for IT Engagement (OCIO); CIO and Process Improvement Coordinator (College of Veterinary Medicine), Office of the CIO; College of Veterinary Medicine
• Jim Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the CIO

Track:

Engage New Ways of Working — Boldly go beyond old workflows and explore new frontiers in collaboration.

Experience Needed:

Beginner

Learning Outcome:

Describe the structure and progress of the existing technology governance committees, including their memberships, scopes, authorities, and actions taken to date.
Explain how Rapid Response Teams were organized to develop actionable recommendations for technology governance consideration.
Describe the key components of a campuswide IT talent network built on shared standards, portable skills, and equitable opportunities.

Maximum Capacity:

No maximum capacity

Additional Keywords:

IT governance, shared decision-making, IT service collaboration, IT talent network, skills mobility, career growth