DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF TECHNOLOGISTS IN STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING -A MULTIMEDIA CASE APPROACH

The information age is posing new challenges for organizations. The ro le of technology as a source of competitive advantage has long been re cognized as dependent upon how effectively those within the organizati on deploy it. The contribution of technologists in shaping strategy is also well recognized. However, technologists are often seen as not ha ving sufficient input into the strategic decision making process. Many turn to MBA programs to develop their knowledge, understanding and pe rsonal competences. In this paper the authors describe how the case me thod has traditionally been used to aid in this process. They then dis cuss the opportunities afforded by multi-media and group ware to creat e enhanced learning opportunities based on a dynamic case analysis. Su ch a system is seen by the authors as having the potential to be the b ackbone of a knowledge management system to support everyday decision- making.