Best Practise
BEST PRACTICES FOR
IT STRATEGIC PLANNING
Version 1.0 Date: 04/06/2007
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Best Practices for IT Strategic Planning
Table of Contents
1. 2. Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5 2.1. Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 5 2.2. Document Structure ..................................................................................................... 5 2.3. Related Documents...................................................................................................... 5 3. Overview of IT strategic Planning .................................................................................... 6 3.1. Planning as a Management Practice ............................................................................ 6
3.1.1. The Importance of Planning............................................................................................................8
3.2. Strategy ....................................................................................................................... 9 3.3. Strategic Management ............................................................................................... 10 3.4. IT Strategic Planning.................................................................................................. 11 4. IT Strategic Management Process
IT STRATEGIC PLANNING
Version 1.0 Date: 04/06/2007
The Saudi e-Government Program (Yesser) has exerted its best effort to achieve the quality, reliability, and accuracy of the information contained in this document. Yesser assumes no liability for inaccurate, or any actions taken in reliance thereon. Yesser encourages readers/visitors to report suggestions on this document through the “Contact Us” .
Best Practices for IT Strategic Planning
Table of Contents
1. 2. Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5 2.1. Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 5 2.2. Document Structure ..................................................................................................... 5 2.3. Related Documents...................................................................................................... 5 3. Overview of IT strategic Planning .................................................................................... 6 3.1. Planning as a Management Practice ............................................................................ 6
3.1.1. The Importance of Planning............................................................................................................8
3.2. Strategy ....................................................................................................................... 9 3.3. Strategic Management ............................................................................................... 10 3.4. IT Strategic Planning.................................................................................................. 11 4. IT Strategic Management Process