Frameworks for Business IT Alignment

Strong Business IT Alignment doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built on structured frameworks that guide how technology supports and drives strategic goals. This category on Frameworks for Business IT Alignment brings together the most widely used models, along with practical insights on how to apply them.

Here you’ll find:

• Alignment frameworks and methodologies like the Strategic Alignment Model (SAM), Balanced Scorecard, and ITIL practices adapted for strategic alignment.
• Industry-specific approaches showing how different sectors tailor frameworks to fit regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and operational realities.
• Comparisons of alignment models, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and use cases to help you choose what best fits your organization.
• Real-world application examples that demonstrate how these frameworks work in practice to bridge gaps between IT capabilities and business strategy.

Whether you’re establishing a formal alignment program, evaluating options for governance and planning, or seeking a new lens to keep IT efforts focused on business value, these frameworks provide the structure and common language needed to bring business and IT together.