Measuring Up
by Karen Schwartz
FedTech, 02/15/2006>
Karen Schwartz interviews Doug Hubbard, among others, about measurements in the Federal Government. [view article]
by Karen Schwartz
FedTech, 02/15/2006>
Karen Schwartz interviews Doug Hubbard, among others, about measurements in the Federal Government. [view article]
by Dan Gilmore
Supply Chain Digest, 06/15/2004
Dan Gilmore interviews Doug Hubbard about the use of weighted scoring methods for selection of vendors for supply chain management. It is a short but fairly complete discussion of the shortcomings of decision processes like this. [view article]
The Editors
Eweek, 11/10/2003
Baseline interviews Doug Hubbard about how to start thinking about IT risk more like an actuary would, instead of the subject “1 to 5” scales. Another consultant interviewed for the story says scientific measurements are “ideal in theory” but most managers aren’t well versed in statistical research. Actually, HDR uses scientific methods in practice (not just theory) and total mastery of the subject by management is not a constraint (do managers really understand network management, database design or encryption?). Fortunately, the editors allow Hubbard to respond to the objections. [view article]
Case Study by Elana Varon, Expert Analysis by Doug Hubbard
CIO Magazine, 08/08/2003
The State of Iowa implements a new weighted scoring system in this entry in CIO Magazine’s ongoing case study series. While Varon believes weighted scoring methods are a valid decision-making process, Hubbard gives a somewhat more critical view of Iowa’s approach (which is no surprise to Hubbard’s readers). [view article]
by Tracy Mayor
CIO Magazine, 07/15/2002
This is a fairly comprehensive review of IT valuation methods. Follow the “probabilistic methods” link to go to the section that discusses AIE. It errs in distinguishing a clear line between Real-Options Valuation and AIE (AIE uses real options). [view article]
Joanne Cummings
Network World Fusion, 04/01/2002
April 4, 2002 Network World writer Joanne Cummings interviews Doug Hubbard about assessing risk and return in IT portfolios. [view article]