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Understanding the business goals and objectives is critical to creating a business linked IT strategy and increasing alignment between IT and the business.

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Meet with the senior business team and interview them about their specific plans. Understanding the business goals and objectives is critical to creating a business linked IT strategy and increasing alignment between IT and the business.

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In order to set an IT strategy, it's critical to understand the strategy of the enterprise in which IT is operating.

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In order to set an IT strategy, it's critical to understand the IT implications of the business goals and objectives.

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In order to set an IT strategy, it's critical to understand the strategy of the enterprise in which IT is operating.

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Real corporate strategy is often either undocumented, may be in distinct business unit or departmental strategies, or is stated at such a high level that it is not possible for IT to take action.

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The project execution stages are defined by applying the project plan and directing the team to perform the work as scheduled. During this time, project activities must be supervised and analyzed to ensure that the project progresses as expected.

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Many companies focus exclusively on the technology aspects of the IT Strategy ignoring the fact that it is often the human factors that have a more direct impact on overall strategy success. Any time you develop an IT Strategy, consider how well...

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The Director of Information Technology's primary responsibility is to oversee the streamlined operation of the IT department and to ensure it aligns with the business objectives of the organization. This individual's principal goals are to...

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The IT Manager's role is to ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization. This individual will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities of the organization,...

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The Chief Technology Officer's role is to align technology vision with business strategy by integrating company processes with the appropriate technologies. The Chief Technology Officer is also responsible for all aspects of developing and...

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Use this goal-setting template to help you allocate resources wisely and communicate IT's direction to the rest of the company.