IT Strategy Course Syllabus


This syllabus outlines the in-depth IT Strategy Course developed by Sourabh Hajela. Covering key areas like Business IT alignment, strategic planning, and measurable outcomes, the syllabus provides a roadmap for CIOs and IT leaders to ensure their IT initiatives align with business goals. Dive into the course structure, including essential topics, frameworks, and actionable insights.


Module OneIntroduction: What is IT Strategy?

 
Module TwoThe "big picture":
  • Overview of Business Capability

  • Business Process needs  

  • Information Technology Capability

  • Building an IT Capability

     

Module ThreeIT Strategy Overview: 7 steps to IT Alignment
  • Business Drivers and Imperatives

  • Technology implication

  • Creating the “as-is” view

  • Envisioning the “to-be” capability

  • Identifying the gaps

  • Prioritizing the alternatives

  • Devising a migration plan

     

Module Four
Business Drivers and Imperatives


  • Business driver

  • Understanding their imperatives

  • Assessing their impact

  • Case studies

     

Module FiveBuilding the “as-is” capability view
  • Process

  • Technology

  • Organization

  • Metrics

     

Module Six
Envisioning the “to-be” capability


  • Process

  • Technology

  • Organization

  • Metrics

     

Module SevenIdentifying the gaps
Module Eight
Prioritizing the Alternatives


  • Framework

  • Business value

  • Cost

  • Risk

  • Prioritization

     

Module Nine
Devising a migration plan


  • Discussion of migration approaches

  • Selection criteria and rationale

  • Planning for migration

     

Module TenCase Studies in Practical Applications

Summary and Next Steps




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