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Formulating a business goal-based IT strategy

February 18, 2020 / 2 min read

An effective IT strategy is critical for creating a true partnership between the organization and IT services. Is it time to implement yours?

According to Info-Tech Research Group Inc., only 54 percent of organization leaders are satisfied with their core IT services, 64 percent believe that IT must better understand their organization needs, and 92 percent of IT departments claim their IT strategies are less than adequate. Rather bleak numbers.

But there is some positive news: Organization stakeholders are 3.5 times more likely to be highly satisfied with IT services if there is an effective IT strategy in place. Consider these five steps for adopting an effective IT strategy.

At its core, an effective IT strategy is merely a plan to meet and exceed organization expectations.

What does an effective IT strategy look like?

The best IT strategies open with an honest assessment of your current IT situation. Organization satisfaction, IT capabilities, technology landscape, and available talent. This is the now. Next is defining the target state. What does success look like in terms of delivering satisfaction and meeting specific business needs? This is where you want to be. Given the existing current state and ideal future state, what is the strategy or roadmap for getting there? This is the how.At its core, an effective IT strategy is merely a plan to meet and exceed organization expectations. Good plans are revisited and updated periodically, and they also outline anticipated risks, issues, and mitigations. Whether you take on the task internally or seek external assistance, creating and adhering to an IT strategy will greatly increase your likelihood of satisfaction and establish a true organization/IT partnership. Let us know if Plante Moran can assist.

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