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Alignment Is Not Just For Wheels: The Science and Art of IT Business Alignment

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Alignment is crucial for any business, but it is especially important in IT. When IT is aligned with the business, it can help the business achieve its goals and objectives. This book will teach you the science and art of IT business alignment, so you can ensure that your IT department is working in harmony with your business.

Alignment is not just for wheels - Science and Art of IT-Business Alignment

by Sam R. Alapati

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Language	:	English
File size	:	3909 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	288 pages
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The Science of IT Business Alignment

The science of IT business alignment is based on the principle that IT should be used to support the business. This means that IT should be aligned with the business's goals, objectives, and strategies. IT should also be aligned with the business's processes, systems, and data.

There are a number of different ways to achieve IT business alignment. One way is to use a business process management (BPM) tool. A BPM tool can help you to map out your business processes and identify the IT systems and resources that are needed to support them.

Another way to achieve IT business alignment is to use a service-oriented architecture (SOA). SOA is a design approach that focuses on creating reusable IT services. These services can be used to support a variety of business processes and applications.

The Art of IT Business Alignment

The art of IT business alignment is about more than just following a set of rules and procedures. It is also about understanding the business and its needs. IT leaders need to be able to communicate with business leaders in a way that they can understand. They also need to be able to build relationships with business leaders and gain their trust.

IT leaders also need to be able to think strategically about IT. They need to be able to see how IT can be used to support the business's goals and objectives. They also need to be able to communicate their vision for IT to the business leaders.

The Benefits of IT Business Alignment

There are a number of benefits to IT business alignment. These benefits include:

Improved business performance
Increased IT efficiency
Reduced costs
Improved customer satisfaction
Increased employee morale

IT business alignment is essential for any business that wants to succeed in today's competitive environment. By following the science and art of IT business alignment, you can ensure that your IT department is working in harmony with your business and helping you to achieve your goals.

Alignment is not just for wheels - Science and Art of IT-Business Alignment

by Sam R. Alapati

5 out of 5