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Various Characteristics Of A Good IT Strategy

By Sasha Halloway


It is no secret that IT has a powerful contribution to the success of an organization. IT makes operations management within the organization better. Thus, it makes all sense that an organization adopts an ideal IT strategy. In this piece, we highlight features of an ideal strategy that organizations ought to look out for.

By definition, a strategy is a broad plan and so a strategy for information technology is a broad plan that directs an organization towards realization of its goals and objectives. The plan is actually broad as it encompasses most aspects of the organization. The plan directs how the organization conducts its business and this is why it should be as broad as possible.

Even so, the strategy can only be executed with the help of and direction of experienced and well knowledgeable IT professionals. These professionals work hand in hand with other key strategist within the organization. These include business department professionals, legal department professionals, budget department professionals and other user groups.

The plan is best formalized or written. It should include aspects of cost management, risk management, supplier management, management of hardware and software as well as management of human capital. It is easier to follow a formally written strategy than an informal one and this is why there is emphasis that the document should at least be put down in writing if it is to be executed successfully.

The other thing that the experts will look into is to see that the document is not too strict to lock out possibility of amendment. There are many reasons why the document should be made in such nature. For instance, organizations continue to evolve and the extensive plan must always reflect and meets its present needs. So, it should not be rigid so that it can be amended with every need. Similarly, financial situation of an organization determine how the extensive plan is put into action so it should also be ready for amendment to suit the unique financial needs of the organization. The other reason of course is technology which also changes and the extensive plan must also respond to the changes.

By opting for a flexible plan, you shall have made a good decision as many factors would necessitate some change. Ensure that the plan matches the kind of expertise that you have within the organization. You don't want to have what would not work. Besides, if the plan is flexible then you can always modify it to match what you have at any given time.

The needs of the users and objectives of the firm would be known better after some time. As such, there would be need to amend the extensive plan to address them better. Therefore, the plan should be created in a way that this is also possible as the business objective and user needs are priorities.

There are bound to be many benefits if the IT strategy is formulated well and executed properly. For instance, processes will be automated. In turn, the company efficiency will improve with automation. At the same time employees would be able to work more in that the reports would run fast, queries would be created comfortably, projects would be easily tracked and financials can be accurately monitored. To share in such benefits, you should endeavor to employ professionals in the IT field to help you set up your strategy and roll it out for you.




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