Strategic Business/IT Alignment using Goal Models


This paper explores the use of Venkatraman's Strategic Alignment Model and Yu's Goal Modeling for business IT alignment.


The Strategic Alignment Model and Goal Model are two powerful tools that can be used to establish and measure strategic Business/IT alignment within an organization. The Strategic Alignment Model, developed by Venkatraman, provides a framework for aligning business and IT objectives, and for assessing the degree to which those objectives are being achieved. The Goal Model, developed by Yu, is a technique for identifying and representing the goals, objectives, and related activities of an organization. By combining these two models, organizations can more effectively leverage their IT investments to support and achieve their business goals.

This document will provide an overview of both the Strategic Alignment Model and the Goal Model, as well as an introduction to their key concepts and principles. It will also explore how these models can be used together to establish and measure strategic Business/IT alignment within an organization. By understanding these models, organizations can more effectively align their IT objectives with the overall strategy and goals of the business, and use those objectives to guide their IT investments and activities. Additionally, by demonstrating the value of IT to the business through strategic alignment, organizations can more effectively communicate the importance of IT to stakeholders and demonstrate the return on investment of IT projects.

As a Chief Information Officer (CIO), this document can be useful for understanding how to use Venkatraman's Strategic Alignment Model and Yu's Goal Modeling technique to establish and measure strategic Business/IT alignment within your organization. By understanding these models, you can more effectively align your IT objectives with the overall strategy and goals of the business, and use those objectives to guide your IT investments and activities. You can also use these models to assess the degree to which your IT objectives are being achieved and to identify areas where additional alignment or improvement is needed. Additionally, by demonstrating the value of IT to the business through strategic alignment, you can more effectively communicate the importance of IT to stakeholders and demonstrate the return on investment of IT projects.




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