Introduction: Create strategic plans for your IT organization and set yourself apart from your peers. Most IT Managers are reactive managers only because they haven't learned the value of developing long term strategies that work. This book takes you through the process step by step and even discusses how to prepare for your strategy proposal meeting with the senior management team.
Included is a real strategic plan example with CIO level insight into each component.
Table of Contents Introduction I. What is a Strategic IT Plan ? II. Go With What is Appropriate for Your Company III. Are the Foundations in Place for Strategic Projects ? A. Lay the Foundation First B. Identify Where You Want to Be C. Identify Where You Are IV. Work Backward or Work Forward ? V. Define Key Milestones (Major Projects) VI. Clarify Prerequisites VII. Quantify Needs for Each Strategic Project A. Staff B. Budget C. Other Resources VIII. Break Major Projects Into Smaller Projects IX. Identify Critical Path X. Define Project Timeframes XI. Draw the Strategic Plan Overview XII. Present the Plan A. Objectives B. Return on Investment C. Validation D. Awareness XIII. Now the Hard Part - Implementation XIV. The Value of Your Work XV. Sample Strategic Plan
APPENDIX: A. "Where Do You Want To Be" Questionnaire
