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Strategic planning: How CIOs can build the best possible future

CIO

Organizations erroneously believe that 100% of the value of strategic planning for the future lies in determining “what comes next” or putting a stake in the ground regarding “where we want to be.” For twenty years, from approximately 1980 to 2000, the primary objective of IT strategy was to solicit funding.

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Course Enterprise Architecture – Step 1 – Strategy

Xebia

My second run as teacher Enterprise Architecture is near the finishline and still loving it. architecture #enterprisearchitecture #masterofscience Enterprise Architecture – Step 1 – Strategy Enterprise Architecture as a topic is evolving and gaining in interest at various organizations in the Netherlands and abroad.

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The Tip of the Spear II: Connecting Big Data Project Management with Enterprise Data Strategy

CTOvision

Department of Transportation's CIO, describes four components for what I call an “enterprise data strategy”: Data governance. He also mentions additional factors relevant to DOT’s data strategy: The volume of data is increasing and we need to be ready for it. Balancing Tactics and Strategy. Data sharing. Data standards.

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Developing Your Strategic Proficiencies

Strategy Driven

There is certainly no shortage of articles, texts, and resources dedicated to the subject of developing business strategies. The process of developing business strategies is a creative one¬ – not unlike writing music, painting a portrait, or designing a new architectural masterpiece. They are: A nalysis. R ecollection. I ntuition.

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The Big Picture of Business – Avoid the Tired, Trite Terms: Encourage Original Thought, Focus on Priorities and Strategy

Strategy Driven

These clichés do not belong in business dialog, in strategic planning and in corporate strategy. Such a word does not belong in conversation and business strategy, let alone the name of the company. The strategy, culture and vision are many times greater and more important. Consider leaving a comment!

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What Is the Best Mindful Business Strategy?

Strategy Driven

A new area for mindfulness is how business strategies are developed. Strategy development and mindfulness are a great combination, and the best mindful business strategy starts with a simple concept – Be present. The strategic step forward is frozen, and nothing happens. Being Present: A Business Strategy.

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New Markets: Why Leaving Your Comfort Zone Is A Good Idea

Strategy Driven

Entering your existing marketplace was a risk you took when you first set up your enterprise. Sometimes there are strategies for solutions you’ve identified that make it easier for people to solve their problems. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Photo courtesy of Joe Mabel. All rights reserved.