London: From Paper to Practice: Making IT Happen

From Paper to Practice: Making IT Happen

19 October 2017
12:00 - 14:00

Description:
Enterprise level IT transformation in law is not something to be taken lightly. Many firms are aware of the need to change to remain competitive, but aren’t sure where to start in order to deliver a successful step change firm-wide. In this session we will discuss of some of the most pertinent factors that should be considered when taking enterprise level IT change from paper to practice, allowing you to gain useful insight into how other firms are approaching transformation initiatives.

Key takeaways from the event will include:

• Insight into how other firms are remaining competitive via their adoption of new technologies
• How to identify priority areas for change
• Ways to optimise your IT transformation process

Agenda
12:15 – 12:30 Arrival, registration, tea and coffee -
12:30 – 12:35 Welcome  Owen Ireland, BOARD
12:35 – 12:55 Keynote 1 – CIO view on IT transformation Abbey Ewan, BLM?
13:15 – 14:15 Roundtable discussion Chaired by Tony McKenna?

Questions for roundtable discussion:

1. Enterprise IT transformation is a frequently used but less easily defined phrase. What does enterprise IT transformation mean to you?
2. Pressures from regulators and competition are examples of drivers for change. Do you feel the Partners in your firm see these as sufficient reasons to review technology?
3. Getting buy-in from all stakeholders can be challenging. From the perspective of your role, how might you go about expediting getting everyone on board?
4. Once the need to change is agreed, what is, or would be, your process to commence the initiative?
5. How would you measure the success of IT transformation?