Published: 30 June 2015
ID: G00339036
Analyst(s): CIO Research Team
This guide will help you establish strategic objectives for IT, prioritize action steps to achieve IT's objectives, build a strategic plan document, and communicate strategy to win support for execution.
Overview
Steps
Step 1 of 6: Define the Strategic Planning Process
Project Objectives
Roles and Responsibilities
Before You Start
Common Pitfalls & Keys to Success
Step 2 of 6: Determine the Implications of the Business Strategy for IT
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 3 of 6: Diagnose IT Performance Gaps
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 4 of 6: Determine Actions to Meet IT Objectives
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 5 of 6: Communicate the Strategic Plan to All Stakeholders
Tasks
How to Set Up for Success
Step 6 of 6: Monitor Progress on Strategic Objectives
Review Your Performance
Keys to Continued Success
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