Sunday, December 11, 2011

IT Strategy Generation: Preparing For Execution

My model for strategy generation is in extension to the OGC's model. My model consists of following phases/stages:

Strategic Assessment:
We analyze the internal and external factors. We are conducting a SWOT analysis to identify our Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats. But at the same time the model focuses on SOAR. Thus, Weaknesses and Threats through analyzed and acting as an input to the assertive enquiry, yet there is not a major focus on the findings. These finding are more from the perspective of 'keeping an eye on'. This ensure that the benefits of SOAR is being realized along with not missing the concern areas during assessment and strategy formulation.

Based on the assertive enquiry, analysis of external & internal factors and the business strategy itself, the objectives are established.

Measurement and success criteria for measuring the successful implementation of these objectives are determined for each objective identified.



Strategic IT Planning Process:
This is the stage during which Strategic IT Plan (SITP) is prepared. This is based on the Mintzberg's 5 Ps of Strategy. OGCs model refers to only 4 Ps, but I have included the 5th P (Ploy) as well, since IT can act as a major enabler or creator of a Ploy.

Eventualy the SITP is prepared, which has all the required details about the IT Strategy. This acts as an input to Service Portfolio process of ITIL V3 as well.

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