Theory

#strategy #Methods

Theory

  • IT Strategy is part of an organization's governance framework
  • It is iterative, requiring updating at least on an annual basis, frequently aligned with budget / planning cycles
  • The output of an IT Strategy execution is an IT Capability
  • The objective of an IT Strategy is to provide value
  • Consists of:
    • A list of strategic goals with an action plan to achieve each goal
  • Aligns Business and IT capabilities rather than designing IT capabilities to support business requirements
    • Assuming that both business and IT capabilities drive each other
    • Assuming that business drives IT and not the other way around
  • Alignment
    • Top: Company Vision
    • Second: IT Vision
    • Third: Strategic IT Objectives
    • Fourth: Strategic IT Initiatives
    • Fifth: IT Projects
  • Business Strategy / Inputs
    • Top business pain points -> where they need a solution
    • Top business objectives
    • What is gained by leveraging IT capabilities across the business
    • Does the business plan have a technology plan
  • Must address PPT, not just Technology!
  • Key aspects:
    • Where are we now?
    • Where are we going?
    • How will we get there?
    • How will we measure our progress?

Layout

Introduction

Purpose

Business Drivers

IT Drivers

Includes Themes, Lifecycle

Business Goals and Objectives

IT Approaches and Principles

IT Components

Baseline / Current State of pertinent IT Components

Alignment / Gaps to IT Goals

Transitional Steps Needed to Address Gaps

Which gives the Roadmap items

How to Measure Progress (Metrics)

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