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BYSHARON MINNOCK
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Strategic Planning
organizations direction.
Preplanning
Define
Goals & Objectives
Defining your companys goals and objectives involves
leadership and strategic thinking. Goals will steer the
companys direction and must be embraced by management. Many companies define technology goals and
objectives in such generic terms as:
Eliminate redundancy
Access information faster
Write custom reports
While these outcomes are desirable, are they really
what you want to plan your technology budget around?
Is this going to give your company a competitive edge
and make it stand out?
Goals should define what the company wants to accomplish. For your IT strategic plan, consider the following:
Support subcontractor relationships Train subcontractors and provide them access to technology
used to manage projects.
Information Technology
Str a teg ic Pla nning
Sharon is a frequent presenter on IT and software implementation at CFMAs Annual Conference & Exhibition and
the AGC/CFMA Construction Financial Management
Conference.
> Send Request for Information to solution
providers and compare results.
> Arrange software demonstration focused
on the specific requirements.
Phone: 303-717-2527
E-Mail: sharon@minnock.net
Who is involved?
- Representatives from all areas of the company and/
or key individuals from areas that are considering
changes.
Final Thoughts
As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, Life is a journey, not a destination. Similarly, IT strategic planning is a journey. A solid,
well-managed plan will lead the company into the future
with the hope and promise of a successful organization.
Sample
Roles & Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities
Project
Lead
Documentation
Specialist
Maintain schedule
Maintain budget
Work with third-party participants
Document the IT strategic plan
Route the plan for review,
edits, and approval
Maintain updates to the plan
IT Specialist
Accounting
Lead
Operations
Lead
Executive
Sponsor