The IT Strategy Frameworks Collection is your curated gateway to mastering the art and science of structured IT strategy formulation, execution, and governance. This collection brings together a rich set of models, templates, methodologies, and reference guides—each designed to help CIOs, IT leaders, enterprise architects, and digital strategists chart a purposeful, results-driven technology course for their organizations.
Foundational Strategy Frameworks: Explore time-tested models such as SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, and Balanced Scorecard—refactored for the unique demands of IT and digital strategy.
IT-Specific Strategy Models: Access proprietary and industry-standard frameworks including IT Capability Frameworks, Strategic Alignment Models, Value Disciplines for IT, and Operating Model canvases. These help translate business strategy into actionable IT blueprints.
Architecture-Driven Strategy Tools: Discover how frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, and Business Capability Modeling intersect with strategy to create coherence, traceability, and execution discipline.
Execution-Oriented Methodologies: From McKinsey’s 7S to Hoshin Kanri and OKRs, get the tools to not only define IT strategy but drive its successful implementation and continuous alignment.
Customizable Templates & Playbooks: Accelerate your strategic planning with editable tools and playbooks that guide CIOs through key steps—visioning, goal setting, capability assessment, prioritization, and roadmap creation.
Case Studies & Comparisons: Analyze how different frameworks perform in various industries and contexts, with practical lessons drawn from real-world strategic planning and transformation initiatives.
This collection is built for CIOs, IT strategists, enterprise architects, and digital transformation leaders who must think critically, act decisively, and deliver measurable business value through IT. Whether you’re crafting your first IT strategy or refining an existing one, these frameworks provide a structured foundation and practical support.
In a world of accelerating disruption and shrinking strategy cycles, having the right frameworks is not just helpful—it’s essential. They offer a common language for collaboration, a scaffolding for insight, and a guide for action. Most importantly, they help IT leaders move beyond tactical firefighting to become architects of sustainable business success.
This effective IT alignment framework offers a holistic approach to strategic collaboration, flexibility, optimization, and innovation. Designed for CIOs, it provides practical steps and case studies to transform IT departments into strategic business partners, driving growth and efficiency.
This paper proposes a framework for business IT alignment in small and mid sized companies.
This paper presents a framework to compare, and select a methodology for IT Strategy. It discusses key business IT alignment frameworks and proposes a framework to evaluate and select one that works best for your organization.
This paper describes the strategic management maturity model of the Balanced Scorecard Institute which assesses the quality of an organization's strategic management capability, monitor progress over time, and benchmark capability.
This presentation provides an overview, and compares three widely used strategic management frameworks namely, the five forces model, delta model, and resource based view of the firm. It also discusses adaptive processes to go from strategy to execution. An excellent resource for CIOs to use as a reference for business strategy, and adapt for use in IT strategic planning.
Embrace the structured approach presented in this guide and unlock the power of strategic planning to create a robust and forward-thinking IT strategy plan for your organization.
Our comprehensive IT Strategic Planning Framework delves into the critical aspects of effective planning, from aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals to managing resources. Learn from industry-leading practices and set the stage for your IT success.
This comprehensive IT Strategy Framework for local governments offers practical tools, templates, and assessment models to improve ICT governance, manage emerging technologies, and ensure business continuity.
This paper presents an integrated strategic planning framework using critical success factors. This framework can be used for information technology strategy development and can also be applied to other specific functions such as organizational strategy or security strategy. An excellent discussion on critical success factors and scenario planning techniques. Good read!
This paper provides a brief introduction to the major strategic planning models. A good place to start if you are interested in understanding key strategy models before deciding on which one to use.
