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What is the Problem?
Strategy tells us where were going, business objectives are the results that will get us there, and IT makes the results possible. Sounds nice and tidy.
So, whats the problem? What is all this discussion about IT organizations not being aligned with strategic goals and business plans?
1. Decisions Are Made When Alignment Is Uncertain
IT investment decisions will be made with, or without, clear linkage to strategy and business plans; often, decision-makers dont have enough information to know if there is alignment or not. With luck, there is.
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IT Investment Management Approach, Lesson 2 of 21