Comment You're a salesman too (Score 1) 333
IT a black box that's not sexy and they don't want to share their bonuses with.
You need to perform a sales pitch and explain in layman terms why execs need to pay for IT services, with respect to the business you're in. Even though they know you have them by the balls as without IT no-one can possibly do business.
A little respect (and empathy) would go a long way to breaking the communication barrier. What, you really think they know how to govern IT? That's your job; you need to contribute and stop bickering.
You need to perform a sales pitch and explain in layman terms why execs need to pay for IT services, with respect to the business you're in. Even though they know you have them by the balls as without IT no-one can possibly do business.
A little respect (and empathy) would go a long way to breaking the communication barrier. What, you really think they know how to govern IT? That's your job; you need to contribute and stop bickering.