IT Benchmarking – the basis for transparency and efficiency

IT benchmarking enables us to continuously evaluate our own efficiency in comparison to the market. It provides valuable information on whether we still have untapped potential or whether we can be satisfied with the results we have achieved. We have therefore firmly integrated this tool into our analysis practice and made it a fundamental part of our work, as it brings us closer to our goal of increasing the value contribution of IT in a practical way.

Module 1: Basics

In the first module, we would like to show you how we understand the value contribution in the IT sector. We lay the foundation for gradually establishing the IT value proposition in your company.

Knowledge of our own location is crucial in order to be able to make targeted improvements in IT. This includes an honest assessment of our IT performance and recognizing strengths and potential weaknesses.

The aim of this seminar is to develop solutions and methods for identifying optimization potential and to provide recommendations on how to improve performance in your company. You will learn processes, procedures and approaches to determine the IT value for applications, infrastructure and organization.

The following topics are covered in the seminar:

Topics

• Opportunities and limitations of IT benchmarking
• Cost and price benchmark
• Processes and database
• Benchmark of IT applications (in-house development, SAP, hybrid)
• Benchmark of IT infrastructure
• Benchmark of IT organizations

Methods

In order to guarantee you the best possible learning outcome, we combine a range of methods in our seminars. The following are used in this module:

• Key Notes
• Best Practices
• Discussions and exchange of experiences between trainers and participants
• Self-reflection
• Collegial case work

Benefit

Attending this seminar offers participants a wide range of benefits. These are among others:

In-depth understanding of IT benchmarking: Participants will develop a thorough understanding of the concepts and methods of IT benchmarking. They will learn how to use benchmarking effectively to evaluate and improve the performance of their IT systems and processes.

Through our interdisciplinary approach to IT value contribution, participants develop a deeper understanding of IT value management and its practical application. They will be able to recognize and understand the strategic importance of IT measures for the company’s success from different perspectives.

Transparency about your own performance: The seminar enables participants to gain a clear idea of the performance of their IT systems and processes in comparison to other companies or sectors. This helps to create transparency and identify potential for improvement.

Increased efficiency through best practice findings: Participants gain insight into best practice examples and experiences of other companies in the field of IT benchmarking. They can benefit from these findings and derive suitable measures to increase the efficiency of their own IT systems and processes.

Targeted optimization of IT resources: The seminar enables participants to identify weak points and bottlenecks in their IT systems and processes and to optimize them in a targeted manner. This helps to optimize the use of IT resources and reduce costs.

Improving business performance: By improving the performance of their IT systems and processes, participants can help to improve the overall performance of their company. This can have a positive impact on the company’s competitiveness, productivity and profitability.

Overall, the seminar “IT Benchmarking – Basis for Transparency and Efficiency” offers participants the opportunity to expand and deepen their knowledge and skills in the field of IT benchmarking. It enables them to improve the performance of their IT systems and processes and thus make a valuable contribution to the success of their company.

These topics are of particular interest to the following groups of people:

Target group

• (Partial) project/program manager
• Scrum Master / Product Owner
• PMO/PO/Project Assistant
• IT Portfolio Manager
• Product Manager
• IT Quality Manager
• IT Controller
• IT Buyer
• Group/team/department manager
• CC Manager/Director/CxO

Seminar language:

German (optional: English)

The seminar is part of the IT Value Manager Basic certificate.