Business Intelligence Success Factors: Tools for Aligning Your Business in the Global Economy

Preface

Over the last few decades, the growth of Business Intelligence (BI) has enabled companies to streamline many processes and expand into new markets on an unprecedented scale. In addition, new BI technologies are enabling mass collaboration and innovation. However, the implementation of these BI solutions often gives rise to new challenges. Most of these challenges can be turned into opportunities through the development of new competencies. According to Jim Davis, Gloria J. Miller, and Allan Russell: “A company’s success in managing its information assets is a function of infrastructure, process, people, and culture, all working in concert.”^a

The purpose of this book is to enhance understanding of the current business climate along with the tools necessary to thrive in the new global economy. It begins by linking cutting-edge scientific research to organizational dynamics. The connections that are unveiled suggest areas for organizational development and restructuring. Anyone interested in moving beyond mere survival to breakaway success in this new global economy will find value in this book.

The book is presented in four parts. Part One describes the current business landscape as well as the latest scientific research. Chapter 1 details many of today’s business realities and how they can lead to chaos in many organizations. Chapter 2 delves into the newest research in science to explain why we are experiencing chaos, how it works, and why it is becoming more intense. ...