The document discusses the evolution of IT and its increasing importance and connection to business strategy in associations. IT now encompasses areas like online presence, data management, infrastructure, and technology governance. While IT and business operations used to be separate, today they are highly integrated. For those outside of IT, it is important to understand one's role in collaborating with IT on decisions around new systems, upgrades, training, and how IT supports organizational strategy. Effective collaboration, with strategy driving technology needs, is key to achieving success.

1. IT Is Everyone’s Business
TREVOR S. MITCHELL, CAE
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & STRATEGY
AMERICAN MENSA

2. Introduction
10 Years in Association Management
Strong involvement within industry
Been on both sides IT and Other
Functions

3. Overview
1. IT Evolution
2. IT in Associations
3. Your Role within IT

4. Challenges You Have with IT?

5. IT Evolution

6. Role of IT

7. What IT Actually Does

8. IT Department Functions

9. Evolution of IT Roles
IT Guy
System Administrator
Computer Engineer
Developer
IT Director
CIO

10. IT Connected to Strategy

11. IT in Associations

12. Our World
AMS
LMS
Social Media
Single Sign on
Online
Community
Apps
Collaborative Spaces
Email Solutions
Cloud Computing
24 access
Remote workers
Tablets

14. Historically
IT
Business
Operations

15. Today Business
Operations
IT
Business
Operations

16. Your Role within IT

17. Infrastructure
Servers/operating systems, internet connectivity, related items
Data Management
Database(s) and their interaction with other key systems
Online Presence
Web (including social and mobile)
Technology Management/Governance
How an organization administers their technology tools
Areas of Focus

18. Questions to Consider
Who makes new system decisions?
Who owns the system once it’s purchased?
Who is responsible for training?
Who is responsible for identifying upgrades?

19. How You Fit In
Understand what Your Role is in the Equation
Work in conjunction and collaboration with IT
IT Systems Support Strategy

20. Put Yourself In Their Seat

21. Final Thoughts
Focus on collaboration rather than ownership
Strategy always drives technology needs
Your role is essential to achieve success

22. Trevor S. Mitchell, CAE
Director of Membership & Strategy
American Mensa
trevormitchellcae@gmail.com
@trevm22
www.trevormitchellcae.com