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Introduction to IT Strategy – Page 5

A New Framework for Business IT Alignment

This paper presents a new framework for business it alignment to understand a specific alignment goal and implement alignment processes efficiently and effectively. It discusses the results of a study using this framework and its key conclusion: business it alignment and business process re-engineering are related to the company’s organizational

IT Strategic Plan Step-By-Step

Discover a five-step process for developing an effective IT strategic plan that addresses one of the top concerns of Chief Information Officers. Learn more in our comprehensive guide.

An Introduction to Strategic Planning

This paper provides an in depth overview of strategic planning – what is strategic planning? what are strategic planning best practices? what is hoskin planning? how should small and mid sized companies pursue strategic planning?

Business Portfolio Analysis Frameworks

This presentation discusses three frameworks for business portfolio analysis namely, BCG (Boston Consulting Group) Matrix, PIMS (Profit Impact of Market Strategy), and GE(General Electric)/McKinsey Multi-Factor Matrix.

IT Delivery Gap

 This presentation discusses performance assessment to determine and plug the it delivery gap i.e. the promise of strategy not being fulfilled by execution.

How to Run IT Like a Business

This step by step guide to running an information technology organization like a value center. Running IT like a business is the imperative because it maximizes return on investment, and provides excellent business IT alignment. However, most organizations cannot transform themselves from a cost center focus to a value driven focus. Here is some helpful guidance for CIOs who want to undertake this transformation. Excellent Read!

The New IT Management Strategy

This paper introduces a new IT Strategy framework – Flexible Information Technology Tools and Strategies (FITS). FITS is a compilation of existing best practices and methods incorporated into a unique rapid implementation framework.

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