Creating IT strategy and alignment is a complicated and critical organizational process. The following sections present a series of observations about that process.
Planning Methodologies
Formal processes and methodologies that help organizations develop IT plans, whether based on derived linkage or the examination of more fundamental characteristics of organizations, can be very helpful. If well executed, they can do all of the following:
• Lead to the identification of a portfolio of IT applications and initiatives that are well linked to the organization’s strategy.
• Identify alternatives and approaches that might not have been understood without the process.
• Contribute to a more thorough analysis of the major aspects of the plan.
• Enhance and ensure necessary leadership participation and support.
• Help the organization be more decisive.