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Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders

By : Niklas Sundberg
Book Image

Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders

By: Niklas Sundberg

Overview of this book

We are at a critical point in human history. Humanity is under threat, but all is not lost. We can take action! But how? Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders will show you how. It will walk you through the construction and implementation of a sustainable IT strategy and enable you to do your bit for the future of mankind. The book is split into three parts. Part I details the “why” and the clear and present danger that humanity faces today: the climate crisis. How did we get here, what are the immediate threats, what are the planetary boundaries that we need to peel back to safe levels, and what impact does IT have on society at large? Part II will focus on the "what.” It examines the nitty-gritty details of what we can do to unlock significant returns on sustainable investments toward a more sustainable future. Part III, the final part of the book, focuses on the “how.” How do you turn your ideas into action? What do you need to do to establish your baseline and your direction of travel towards your objective? This part provides tangible case studies and explains how you can start your journey today to begin delivering global and impactful objectives. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to plan, implement, and communicate a sustainable IT strategy and set yourself apart as a progressive technology leader.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Part 1: Why Is Sustainable IT Important?
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Part 2: What Are Sustainable IT Practices?
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Part 3: How Do You Accelerate Sustainable IT?

Bringing everything together

As human beings, we are wired to respond positively to instant gratification and accomplishments. Dopamine is a feel-good neurotransmitter; the brain releases it when we accomplish something. On your journey to transforming IT into a sustainable enterprise, it is important to set short-term goals, 6 to 12 months along the journey, and deliver progress quickly to build momentum and awareness within the organization but also for yourself and your team for those dopamine kicks that occur when you have accomplished something. Introducing new sustainable alternatives that make it easier for users to make sustainable choices is a great way to build positive momentum throughout the organization.

As we approach this book’s end, let us revisit the chapters and their recommendations.

Chapter 1, Our Most Significant Challenge Ahead, went into the basics of climate change and the breadth and depth that digitalization and hyperconnectivity have on society...