Implementing World Class IT Strategy (PDF)

The actionable guide for driving organizational innovation
through better IT strategy

With rare insight, expert technology strategist Peter High
emphasizes the acute need for IT strategy to be developed not in a
vacuum, but in concert with the broader organizational strategy.
This approach focuses the development of technology tools and
strategies in a way that is comprehensive in nature and designed
with the concept of value in mind. The role of CIO is no longer
"just" to manage IT strategy--instead, the successful
executive will be firmly in tune with corporate strategy and a
driver of a technology strategy that is woven into overall business
objectives at the enterprise and business unit levels.

High makes use of case examples from leading companies to
illustrate the various ways that IT infrastructure strategy can be
developed, not just to fall in line with business strategy, but to
actually drive that strategy in a meaningful way. His ideas are
designed to provide real, actionable steps for CIOs that both
increase the executive's value to the organization and unite
business and IT in a manner that produces highly-successful
outcomes.

* Formulate clearer and better IT strategic plans

* Weave IT strategy into business strategy at the corporate and
business unit levels

* Craft an infrastructure that aligns with C-suite strategy

* Close the gap that exists between IT leaders and business
leaders

While function, innovation, and design remain key elements to
the development and management of IT infrastructure and operations,
CIOs must now think beyond their primary purview and recognize the
value their strategies and initiatives will create for the
organization. With Implementing World Class IT Strategy, the
roadmap to strategic IT excellence awaits.