This example highlights the key components of strategic planning for information technology. Excellent Read!! (150 pages)
Strategic planning for information technology is done in different ways but, arguably, it involves key activities and deliverables. This technology strategic plan provides a good example of the key components CIOs should consider:
- A vision for the future - what does IT look like when it grows up?
- A survey of current IT inventory, capability, capacity - what needs to be added?
- An assessment of current IT Capability - how does it change?
- An understanding of current IT Standards - do some or all of them change?
- Key IT Initiatives in support of technology strategy
This is a good report for the CIO to read to understand how these components fit into an overall strategic plan to make sense - making better decisions about IT is the whole point behind strategic planning.