Practical Steps to Improved Working Relationships Training in Germany

  • Learn via: Classroom / Virtual Classroom / Online
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Price: Please contact for booking options
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Business/IT working relationships have been troubled since the dawn of the information age. Poor working relationships have a high cost to the organization in many ways. As the interdependencies of business and technology grow, the cost of failed relationships also increases. It is essential that business/IT working relationships undergo fundamental and systemic change if the value of business intelligence is to be fully realized. Almost everyone is familiar with the symptoms, and many of us recognize the problem. Yet few know how to correct the problem. This course offers a systematic approach to address real problems and improve business/IT working relationships through continuous attention to organizational alignment.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

  • Business and IT executives and leaders
  • Everyone in IT who works with business organizations
  • Everyone in business who works with IT organizations

  • Common symptoms of broken business/IT working relationships
  • Why treating symptoms alone fails to fix the problems
  • How continuous organizational alignment (COA) goes beyond symptoms to correct the root causes
  • The critical elements of successful working relationships
  • The process and activities of COA
  • Tips and techniques to improve organizational alignment in your environment

1. The Business/IT Divide

  • Confusion and Conflict
    • Problem or Symptoms
    • Two Different Languages
  • Historical Perspective
    • Some Old Humor
    • Humor Evolves with Technology
    • More Old Humor
    • And More Evolution
  • The Current State
    • Have We Made Any Progress?
    • The Urgency
  • BI and the Business/IT Divide
    • The Complexity

2. Practical Steps to Alignment

  • BI as the Catalyst
    • Increasing Pressure
  • Practical Steps for Individuals
  • Where to Start
    • Where Are You Now?
    • IT People Become Business Literate
    • Business People Become IT Savvy
  • Practice Steps for Organizations
    • Attention to Value
    • Shared View of Value
    • IT Imperatives
    • Business Imperatives
    • Mutual Imperatives

3.Continuous Organizational Alignment

  • Organizational Alignment
    • Organizational Effectiveness
    • Working Relationships
    • Dimensions of Alignment
  • Alignment Activities
    • Actions and Continuity
    • Identifying Misalignment
    • Aligning Organizations
    • Sustaining Alignment
  • Continuous Alignment
    • A Process Overview
    • Measurement
    • Using the Measures

4. Measuring the Gap

  • What to Measure
    • An Alignment Problem
    • The Human Dimension
    • Quantifying Subjective Things
    • The Details
  • The Basis for a Survey
    • How to Measure
    • The Alignment Survey
    • Using the Survey
    • The Survey Group
    • Collecting the Data
    • Preparing the Data

5. Analysis and Action

  • Analyzing the Data
    • Strengths, Weaknesses, and Risks
    • Using Demographics
    • An Analysis Exercise
  • Taking Action
    • Goals and Tactics
    • Recognizing Barriers
    • An Action Planning Exercise
    • It Takes More than a Plan
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Take it Personally


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our Germany facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

Classroom / Virtual Classroom
09 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
10 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
15 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
18 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
09 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
10 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
15 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
18 November 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
1 Day
Practical Steps to Improved Working Relationships Training Course in Germany

The Federal Republic of Germany is the second most populous country in Europe and is located in Central Europe. The official language of the country is German. Germany is one of the richest countries in the world. The main exports of the country include motor vehicles and iron and steel products.

Here are some fun facts about Germany:
The fairy tale writer, the Brothers Grimm, came from Germany and wrote many famous stories such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty.
Germany is home to the largest theme park in Europe, the Europa-Park.
The famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany.
The Autobahn, the German highway system, is known for having no general speed limit.


Berlin was divided by the Berlin Wall from 1961 to 1989. Known for its street art, Berlin has many colorful murals and graffiti throughout the city. Also, Berlin is home to many famous museums, such as the Pergamon Museum and the Museum Island. Many clubs and bars stay open until the early hours of the morning in this big city.

Another popular city is Munich, which is famous for its Oktoberfest beer festival that attracts millions of visitors every year. Munich is also home to many historic buildings, including Nymphenburg Palace and the Marienplatz town square.

The country's capital and largest city is Berlin, however Frankfurt is considered to be the business and financial center of Germany. It is home to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the European Central Bank, and many other financial institutions. Because of its central location within Europe and its status as a major financial hub, Frankfurt is often referred to as the "Mainhattan," a play on the city's name and its association with the Manhattan financial district in New York City.

Frankfurt is also a major transportation hub, with the largest airport in Germany and one of the largest in Europe, Frankfurt Airport. Additionally, it is a popular destination for tourists, with its historic city center, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural scene.

Some of the top German technology companies like Siemens AG, Bosch, SAP SE, Deutsche Telekom, Daimler AG and Volkswagen has business centers in Frankfurt. The country has a strong tradition of engineering and innovation, and is home to many other world-class technology companies and research institutions.

Tailored to meet the specific needs of Germany, Bilginç IT Academy combines cutting-edge training methodologies with our comprehensive range of Certification Exam preparation courses and accredited corporate training programs. Experience a transformative approach to IT training that will redefine your expectations.
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