Assess IT Capabilities

Assessing IT capabilities is the process of evaluating an organization’s technology infrastructure, applications, people, and processes to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in order to improve technology performance. It is important because it enables strategic alignment, efficient resource allocation, risk mitigation, compliance, talent development, and the development of a technology roadmap that supports the organization’s business objectives.

This document highlights the importance of assessing IT capabilities and provides insights into evaluating an organization’s technology infrastructure, applications, people, and processes. It emphasizes the benefits of conducting an assessment, such as strategic alignment, resource allocation, risk mitigation, compliance, talent development, and technology roadmap development. The document outlines key actions, steps, tips, and common pitfalls to consider during the assessment process. It also includes an example IT capabilities assessment report as a reference.