Business Quote by Martha Heller
““Your first step in running IT like a business is to stop thinking of IT investments as OPM (other people's money) and treat it as if it were your own.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: IT Leadership Conference, 2015
Treating IT spending as personal responsibility encourages accountability and smarter resource use.
In simple terms: Own your IT budget.
Be accountable for IT costs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- project planning
- IT procurement
- budget reviews
- strategic decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal ownership change your IT decisions?
- What risks arise from treating IT like personal finance?
May overlook broader organizational priorities if too focused on personal ownership.