Using JAD for Strategic Initiatives

Abstract

Joint application development (JAD) techniques are generally viewed as a way of improving the quality of applications and the efficiency of the development process. Yet the facilitated group approach that forms the basis of JAD methodology is useful for empowering employees and managing group work across a broad range of organizational decision-making and systems development tasks. Extending the benefits of JAD to these tasks increases the strategic competitiveness of both the IS department and the larger organization.

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Michael C. Kettelhut

MICHAEL C. KETTELHUT is associate director of data administration at Dallas-based Alcon Laboratories, Hehas Previously held positions involving research and strategic planning in the service and manufacturing industries.