The Importance of IS Management

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2. They Need Resources

§ Giving champions “free” staff time is especially helpful during the evaluation and persuading portions of a project.

§ Champions are likely to need material resources, such as hardware and software

3. They Need Support

§ Champions need people who approve of what they are doing and give legitimacy to their projects.

3.1 Increase The Technological Maturity of The Firm: Encourage Championing of IT Projects