Aug27Cnf 073 Critical Factors for I.T. Success in a Declining Economy Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 10:42:01 AM Ways of managing Information Technology to obtain longer investment life and greater benefit and re...
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Aug19Cnf 092 Doing things differently and better -- ASCO Case Study 2 Created by James Robertson on 8/19/2014 1:18:26 PM Case Study of the strategic benefits derived by African Sales Company from a successful ERP implemen...
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Sep12Sem 04 7 Steps to FIX your ERP Created by James Robertson on 9/12/2014 2:25:45 PM A new element recently added to a number of existing seminars and presentations outlining seven pra...
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Aug26Cnf 093 Adopting a focused approach to strategic business improvement Created by James Robertson on 8/26/2014 9:35:27 AM A strategic design focused approach to strategic business improvement using a critical issues appro...
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Aug26Cnf 085 Precision configuration -- Information Technologies' orphan child Created by James Robertson on 8/26/2014 4:57:32 AM The single biggest "hard" factor in the under performance of business information systems relates t...
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Sep10SNw 057 Business System Failure – HOW do you recognize it? Created by James Robertson on 9/10/2014 2:41:43 PM Many executives and managers do NOT know how to recognize business systems failure. They have fail...
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Aug27Cnf 078 The New South Africa -- Why Engineering Fails Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 11:18:19 AM Technology failures are the consequence of human error or negligence, the presentation discusses the...
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Aug27Cnf 077 A strategy focused planning system beyond traditional budgeting Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 11:08:16 AM Strategic change focuses on the essence of the business and how it thrives and undertakes activitie...
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Aug26Cnf 087 Critical factors for strategic business improvement success Created by James Robertson on 8/26/2014 8:43:00 AM A discussion of the factors that give rise to general business improvement success drawing on my ex...
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Sep10Prd 042 The REAL Value that James Robertson brings to a Business Systems Project Created by James Robertson on 9/10/2014 9:36:18 AM An overview of the diverse areas of knowledge and experience that Dr James A Robertson PrEng brings...
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Aug27Cnf 063 Information Technology -- The Harshest Judge of Governance Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 4:52:26 AM Information Technology projects fail frequently and one of the key aspects of failure is a failure ...
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Aug19Cnf 018 Designing and Implementing an Integrated Risk Management System Created by James Robertson on 8/19/2014 1:43:21 PM A small, rapidly designed and built loss management software solution with accompanying Precision C...
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Aug27Cnf 068 Discovery -- An Essential Element of SOA Implementation Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 9:33:24 AM The importance of effective discovery and the issues that arise from inaccurate discovery including...
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Oct21Prd 043 Strategic Guidance and Advisory Services Created by James Robertson on 10/21/2014 4:05:08 PM Overview of the full range of services that are offered by James A Robertson and Associates
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Sep12Std 025 The Engineering Approach to Business Information Systems Defined Created by James Robertson on 9/12/2014 3:56:29 PM Throughout this website I make reference to The Engineering Approach. The Engineering Approach is ...
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Oct22Std 024 The ART of Strategic Business Information System Project Leadership Created by James Robertson on 10/22/2014 10:03:32 AM The general tendency is to think in terms of Project Management for business information systems pr...
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Aug22TxM 102 Taxonomy Manual Part 3: How to do it, Case Studies and White Papers and other References Created by James Robertson on 8/22/2014 3:38:54 AM Discussion of how to do it, real world complexity, challenges and opportunities, preparatory steps,...
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Sep10SNw 056 The Alternative to Business Process – the RIGHT Approach Created by James Robertson on 9/10/2014 3:27:08 PM Having established that business process is irrelevant, distracting in dangerous in designing and c...
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Sep12Std 028 Why Regular Communication between the Project Leader and the CEO is Vital Created by James Robertson on 9/12/2014 5:08:25 PM A business information systems project that extends across the full ambit of the organization is al...
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Aug26Cnf 083 Strategic Analysis and Design -- An Engineering Approach to Strategic Planning Created by James Robertson on 8/26/2014 8:28:07 AM A rigorous (engineering approach) to strategic planning using critical issues based analysis techn...
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Oct22Std 017 Procurement: 08b System Procurement Gut Feel Factors Created by James Robertson on 10/22/2014 3:26:22 PM
A rating sheet that takes account of the softer, gut feel issues ...
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Sep08Std 003 Example General Ledger Manual Created by James Robertson on 9/8/2014 2:49:13 PM A redacted version of an actual manual for a JARandA Chart of Accounts for a small manufacturing co...
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Aug26Cnf 061 Analysing The Two Most Critical Factors for I. T. Investment Success: Executive Custody and Strategic Solution Architecture Created by James Robertson on 8/26/2014 1:48:13 PM Executive Custody of large integrated business information system projects is one of the critical w...
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Aug28Cnf 053 Engineering Maintenance Management Methodology With Radical Rethink About Clinical Data Code Design Created by James Robertson on 8/28/2014 1:29:43 PM The current clinical data codes, ICD 10 and CPT 4 are exceptionally weak as information classificat...
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Aug28Cnf 046 Insourcing -- Restructuring the IT Department for Better Business Focus and Increased Effectiveness --Armscor Case Study Created by James Robertson on 8/28/2014 1:17:54 PM Case study of a strategic planning project undertaken to develop a customer service focused IT Stra...
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Aug25Sem 01 Why your Business Information System is NOT delivering and HOW to FIX it Created by James Robertson on 8/25/2014 8:06:01 AM A concise executive briefing directed at informing executives and senior managers with regard to th...
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Aug26Cnf 091 Business Process -- Over Rated and Over Stated Created by James Robertson on 8/26/2014 9:01:37 AM Discussion of why the current focus on Business Process Mapping is seriously misplaced and is leadi...
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Aug27Cnf 064 Engaging the Board in Strategic Information Technology Decisions Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 4:58:49 AM The Governance of Information Technology is fraught with difficulties and presents real challenges ...
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Aug27Cnf 071 SA Engineering to Thrive SAICE Railways and Harbours Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 10:22:52 AM The application of the principles that I have developed and successfully applied in the business in...
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Aug28Cnf 026 Information Architecture and Design of FIS -- Rennies Group Limited Case Study Created by James Robertson on 8/28/2014 2:39:15 PM A very successful project in which an overarching Master Chart of Accounts was designed and applied...
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Aug27Cnf 076 The Problem of IT Mythology and Mystique - Bringing IT Audit Down to Earth Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 11:01:07 AM The real issues in IT Audit, cutting through mythology and mystique to examine the factors that shou...
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Sep08CSt 07 Catalogue of Major Business Information System Failures Created by James Robertson on 9/8/2014 9:45:30 AM Failure of Business Information Systems, which incorporates the loose and generally inaccurate term...
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Sep02Cnf Shw Showcase of Conference Presentations Created by James Robertson on 9/2/2014 8:24:23 AM The following presentations best represent my conference speaking experience and technique each pr...
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Sep02Cnf 000 List of Conference and other Public Presentations Created by James Robertson on 9/2/2014 4:16:14 AM Comprehensive list of Conferences and Presentations by Dr James A Robertson
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Aug26Cnf 084 ERP and IT in Strategic Management Created by James Robertson on 8/26/2014 8:36:06 AM The application of ERP and IT generally in strategic applications, how to configure systems from a ...
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Sep10SNw 054 What does a HIGH VALUE Business Information System Solution look like -- White Paper Created by James Robertson on 9/10/2014 1:16:42 PM An overview of the attributes of a high value business information systems implementation measured ...
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Aug25Prd 041 Strategic Snapshot Toolset Created by James Robertson on 8/25/2014 4:24:25 AM The StratSnap toolset has been developed over 24 years and owes its conceptual origin to Professor ...
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Sep11CSt 08 History of my experience with software design, development and deployment to create high value business solutions Created by James Robertson on 9/11/2014 2:41:37 PM One of the areas that James Robertson assists client with is the design and oversight of constructi...
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Aug21TxM 101 Taxonomy Manual Part 2: Why Use JAR&A, Required Knowledge and Experience, Cubic Business Model and Chart of Accounts and Taxonomy Software Created by James Robertson on 8/21/2014 9:39:32 AM A discussion of why James A Robertson and Associates are the leaders with regard to this field, a d...
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Aug27Cnf 062 How To Ensure That Software Assets Deliver Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 2:51:05 AM Key factors giving rise to business information system investment failure and critical components o...
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Aug25Sem 03 The Critical Factors for IT and ERP Investment Success Created by James Robertson on 8/25/2014 9:47:12 AM Detailed discussion of the factors that cause business information system investment failure and th...
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Aug19Cnf 011 The Benefits of Management Information Systems to the Professional Practice -- V3 Consulting Engineers Case Study Created by James Robertson on 8/19/2014 1:57:12 PM Case study with regard to a fully integrated business information system (ERP) with Cubic Business ...
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Aug27Cnf 065 The REAL Issues in IT Audit Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 5:08:46 AM An overview of the Critical Factors for IT investment success and the factors causing failure from ...
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Aug27Cnf 067 Improving your strategic involvement in the business by actively engaging in the day to day running of your I.T. Systems and ensuring an effective I.T. Infrastructure is in place Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 9:26:38 AM Enabling executives to better understand their Information Technologies and thereby bring more effe...
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Aug19Cnf 088 Strategic ERP Investment -- ASCO Case Study Created by James Robertson on 8/19/2014 1:32:29 PM Case Study of a very successful ERP Implementation that generated lasting strategic benefit through...
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Aug27Cnf 070 South Africa -- Engineering to Thrive Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 10:12:57 AM The application of the principles that I have developed and successfully applied in the business in...
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Aug27Cnf 074 A Moral and Ethical Dilemma -- Systems that Fail Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 10:50:28 AM The prevalence of IT project failure, the factors that cause failure, the Critical Factors for Succe...
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Aug27Cnf 072 The essence of managing I.T. Projects on time that meet expectation Created by James Robertson on 8/27/2014 10:29:33 AM The management of IT projects generally focuses on the wrong factors, it is vital to focus on the C...
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Sep02Cnf MVw Most Viewed Presentations Created by James Robertson on 9/2/2014 7:28:22 AM The following presentations are those that have been most viewed since posting on Slideshare giving...
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Sep12Sem 05 IBIS – The Strategic View of Business Information Created by James Robertson on 9/12/2014 2:53:42 PM A three hour Executive Briefing that outlines the most important aspects of what I advocate with re...
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Sep12Std 019 Procurement: 10 Certificates for Use on the Project Created by James Robertson on 9/12/2014 11:06:29 AM A selection of tough Certificates designed to focus ALL parties attention on accountability for out...
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Sep10SNw 055 Business Process – irrelevant, distracting and dangerous Created by James Robertson on 9/10/2014 9:19:51 AM Business process is the focus of most business information system implementations and is highly ine...
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Aug21TxM 100 Taxonomy Manual Part 1: Introduction, Problem Statement, Definitions and Examples Created by James Robertson on 8/21/2014 5:07:48 AM An overview of the history of the approach and statement of the problem in terms of major deficienc...
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Aug22Web 04 On-Line Seminar (Webinar) on Presenting On-Line Seminars Created by James Robertson on 8/22/2014 9:39:34 AM This presentation discusses the preparation and presentation of on-line seminars
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