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	*[[Business IT Alignment]]		*[[Business IT Alignment]]
	*[https://cioindex.com/tools/cio-it-strategy-playbook/ IT Strategy Playbook]		*[https://cioindex.com/tools/cio-it-strategy-playbook/ IT Strategy Playbook]
		+	*[https://itstrategyportal.com/2026/01/19/how-to-create-an-it-strategy-roadmap-from-strategic-intent-to-sequenced-executive-decisions/ How to Create an IT Strategy Roadmap?]

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 *[[IT Capability]]
 *[[Business IT Alignment]]
-= References ==
+== References ==
 <references/>

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 There are three things that help in the development of a strategic plan for information technology:
 *IT Strategy Methodology: The development of IT Strategy usually follows a structured approach aka IT Strategy Methodology
-*IT Strategy Framework: The "equation" that solved the IT Strategy puzzle or components of IT Strategy and their inter-relationships is called IT Strategy Framework. An IT Strategy Framework when combined with an IT Strategy Process is an IT Strategy Methodology.
+*[[IT Strategy Framework]]: The "equation" that solved the IT Strategy puzzle or components of IT Strategy and their inter-relationships is called IT Strategy Framework. An IT Strategy Framework when combined with an IT Strategy Process is an IT Strategy Methodology.
 *IT Strategy Template: A ready-to-use, fillable, guideline for the IT Strategy Plan Document
 *IT Strategy Tool: A software system to assist with the steps, collaboration, and documentation along the IT Strategy creation journey

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−	'''IT ~~Strategy~~ Process''' is the sequential, and systematic steps taken to create an [[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)\|IT Strategy]] for the information technology of an organization.	+	'''IT Strategic Planning Process''' is the sequential, and systematic steps taken to create an [[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)\|IT Strategy]] for the information technology of an organization. The IT strategic planning process plays a crucial role in aligning an organization's technology initiatives with its business goals, ensuring efficient resource allocation, risk management, and future readiness, thereby driving overall organizational success and competitiveness. The result of the IT strategic process is a comprehensive roadmap that aligns IT capabilities with business objectives, detailing specific actions, timelines, resources, and governance structures required to effectively implement and manage technology in support of the organization's overall goals.

	== IT Strategic Planning Process is Phased ==		== IT Strategic Planning Process is Phased ==

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 *IT Operating Model
-Along the strategic planning process, there are critical dependencies between the following:
+Along the [[IT Strategic Planning|IT strategic planning]] process, there are critical dependencies between the following:
 *IT Governance
 *Enterprise Architecture

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 *Business Strategy
 *IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)
-*IT Roadmap
+*[[IT Roadmap]]
 *IT Operating Model

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 == Further Reading ==
 *[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/how-to-create-it-strategy/ What is the actual process to develop an IT strategy?]
 *[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/14-complete-it-strategy-guides-for-cios/ IT Strategy Guide]
 __NOTOC__

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−	'''IT Strategy Process''' is the sequential, and systematic steps taken to create an IT Strategy for the information technology of an organization.	+	'''IT Strategy Process''' is the sequential, and systematic steps taken to create an [[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)\|IT Strategy]] for the information technology of an organization.

	== IT Strategic Planning Process is Phased ==		== IT Strategic Planning Process is Phased ==

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	*[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/how-to-create-it-strategy/ What is the actual process to develop an IT strategy?]		*[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/how-to-create-it-strategy/ What is the actual process to develop an IT strategy?]
	*[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/14-complete-it-strategy-guides-for-cios/ IT Strategy Guide]		*[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/14-complete-it-strategy-guides-for-cios/ IT Strategy Guide]
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-'''IT Strategy Process''' is the sequential, and systematic steps taken to create an IT Strategy for information technology of an organization.
+'''IT Strategy Process''' is the sequential, and systematic steps taken to create an IT Strategy for the information technology of an organization.
 == IT Strategic Planning Process is Phased ==
-An IT Strategy can be developed in phases with each phase a logical grouping of a subset of steps required to create a part of the [[IT Strategic Plan (Information Technology Strategic Plan)|technology strategic plan]] with all phases together comprising all the steps required to create an IT Strategy.
+An IT Strategy can be developed in phases with each phase a logical grouping of a subset of steps required to create a part of the technology strategic plan with all phases together comprising all the steps required to create an IT Strategy.
 == IT Strategic Planning Process is Iterative ==
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 == The Complete IT Strategic Planning Cycle ==
 IT Strategy is part of an overall process that starts with the development of a business strategy and ends with an IT Operating Model
-*[[Business Strategy]]
+*Business Strategy
 *IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)
-*[[IT Roadmap]]
+*IT Roadmap
-*[[IT Operating Model]]
+*IT Operating Model
 Along the strategic planning process, there are critical dependencies between the following:
-*[[IT Governance]]
+*IT Governance
-*[[Enterprise Architecture]]
+*Enterprise Architecture
-*[[Project Portfolio Management (PPM)]]
+*Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
-*[[Stage-Gate]]
+*Stage-Gate
 == IT Strategy Process Help ==
-There are three things that help in the development of strategic plan for information technology:
+There are three things that help in the development of a strategic plan for information technology:
-*IT Strategy Methodology: Development of IT Strategy usually follows a structured approach aka IT Strategy Methodology
+*IT Strategy Methodology: The development of IT Strategy usually follows a structured approach aka IT Strategy Methodology
-*[[IT Strategy Framework]]: The "equation" that solved the IT Strategy puzzle or components of IT Strategy and their inter-relationships is called IT Strategy Framework. An IT Strategy Framework when combined with an IT Strategy Process is an IT Strategy Methodology.
+*IT Strategy Framework: The "equation" that solved the IT Strategy puzzle or components of IT Strategy and their inter-relationships is called IT Strategy Framework. An IT Strategy Framework when combined with an IT Strategy Process is an IT Strategy Methodology.
-*IT Strategy Template: A ready to use, fillable, guideline for the IT Strategy Plan Document
+*IT Strategy Template: A ready-to-use, fillable, guideline for the IT Strategy Plan Document
-*IT Strategy Tool: A software system to assist with the steps, collaboration and documentation of along the IT Strategy creation journey
+*IT Strategy Tool: A software system to assist with the steps, collaboration, and documentation along the IT Strategy creation journey
 [https://cioindex.com/reference/it-strategy-example/ IT Strategy Example] Plans can provide CIOs guidance on the IT Strategy Framework and IT Strategy Process used by their peers to create favorable outcomes and serve as a template to create their own IT Strategy Plans.
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-===Examples of IT Strategy Process===
+== Examples of IT Strategy Process ==
 There is no industry standard for developing an IT Strategy. Consequently, there are many different processes used for strategic planning in an IT Organization. There are common threads between each of these but each is unique in its own way. Here are some samples of processes used for IT Strategic plan development.
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+Figure 3: Steps to Develop an IT Strategy (Align Business with IT)<br />
 [[File:IT Strategy Process2.gif|500px|Steps to Develop and IT Strategy]]<br />
 source: CIO Index
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 Figure 4: IT Strategy Development Process Steps<br />
 [[File:IT Strategy Process3.gif|400px|Phases in IT Strategy Process]]<br />
 Figure 5: IT Strategy Development Process Steps<br />
 [[File:IT Strategy Process4.jpg|400px|IT Strategic Planning Process]]<br />
-source: Puffin Adviors
+source: Puffin Advisors
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 *[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/how-to-create-it-strategy/ What is the actual process to develop an IT strategy?]
 *[https://cioindex.com/toolkit/14-complete-it-strategy-guides-for-cios/ IT Strategy Guide]