IT strategy should take the long-term view

摘要

Even in the most effective organisations, ownership of the IT strategy rests at the highest level, rather than being the sole preserve of the IT function. Not a new idea you might think, but the reality of IT'S strategic contribution is very different. In a recent survey by Deloitte of 300 UK chief information officers, only 9% of the respondents saw themselves as playing a leading role in the development of a business strategy. But how far ahead should IT directors plan? And how should they structure their long-term strategy?