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IT Governance - Make IT a success factor!

IT Governance - Make IT a success factor!

By: Gerhard Friedrich
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 Gerhard Friedrich gives advice based on more than 30 years of experience in IT management. Connect with Gerhard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhardfriedrich This podcast is generated with the help of Notebook LM.Gerhard Friedrich Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Simplicity beats Complexity

    Simplicity beats Complexity
    Nov 12 2025
    This podcast episode synthesizes the core principles for managing projects in turbulent environments, as outlined by Dr. Gerhard Friedrich. The central argument is a rejection of traditional, prediction-focused project management in favor of a systemic approach that prioritizes adaptability, simplicity, and a holistic view of projects as socio-technical systems. In turbulent times, success hinges not on creating complex plans to mirror complex environments, but on building resilient systems capable of rapid adaptation. Key strategies include minimizing Decision Latency, as speed is more critical than perfection, and focusing on a Minimum Scope. The briefing challenges the practical application of Ashby’s Law of Requisite Variety, presenting empirical evidence that simple heuristics often outperform complex models in uncertain conditions. To thrive, organizations should be restructured as Fractal Organizations—decentralized, autonomous, and self-similar units—drawing lessons from the robust governance of firefighters. Leadership is redefined as a distributed process, not a role, with an emphasis on fostering peer leadership and social support to create psychological safety and empower teams. Ultimately, project success requires the joint optimization of both social (people, culture) and technical (processes, tools) dimensions, as one cannot compensate for the failures of the other.
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    17 mins
  • Contracts Determine the Mindset of IT Projects

    Contracts Determine the Mindset of IT Projects
    May 26 2025
    This podcast focuses on the formative role of contractual agreements in project success. Gerhard Friedrich, an expert in IT governance, points out that contracts set crucial course for all aspects of project work. In particular, they have a positive or negative influence on the mindset, an effect that is often overlooked.
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    18 mins
  • Agility requires good preparation

    Agility requires good preparation
    Mar 12 2025
    This podcast shows that careful preparation is essential for agile IT projects as well. Gerhard Friedrich criticizes the fact that frameworks like Scrum often neglect the early project phases and presents DSDM (Dynamic System Development Method) as a more comprehensive approach. DSDM covers the entire project life cycle, from the feasibility study to project completion, and integrates iterative development methods. The article highlights the pre-project and planning phases, emphasizing the importance of goals, architecture and resource planning. Friedrich suggests that combining different frameworks such as DSDM and PMI (Project Management Institute) can increase project success.
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    22 mins
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