Aligning IT strategy with business goals

An effective IT strategy provides the most value from your IT resources. Here are some factors to help you align your IT strategy with your business goals.

Assess current IT capabilities and identify gaps

Inventory your IT capabilities from hardware to software to systems and processes. Are your current capabilities helping you meet your business goals effectively? What about future goals? Identify the gaps for both to determine where you need to change or invest in more IT technologies.

Prioritize IT projects that support key business initiatives

You’ll most likely not be able to act on all the gaps you have identified. Also, some fixes are easier or cheaper than others. So, where should you start first? Begin by prioritizing any new IT projects that support your key business initiatives. Those that don’t should be shelved or saved for reevaluation later. A good managed IT services provider can help you determine which projects are worth exploring and which are not worth the investment.

Review and adapt IT strategy to business changes

Your IT strategy should be comprehensive and adaptable to business changes. That’s why you must review it regularly to ensure it continues to meet your needs. Some organizations may only need to do it once a year, but it depends on the speed of changes within your industry and budget deadlines. So, you may need to review yours every six months or quarterly.

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