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“An IT-friendly board should oversee the business strategy with IT strategy as an integral component.” quote by Pearl Zhu — Download Open image

““An IT-friendly board should oversee the business strategy with IT strategy as an integral component.””

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Source Article: IT Governance Best Practices, 2015

Effective boards integrate IT into overall strategy, aligning technology with business goals.

In simple terms: Boards should align IT and business strategy.

Key Takeaway

Align IT with business goals.

Themes

governance strategy technology

Mood

strategic analytical

Type

advisory instructional

When to use this quote

corporate planning
digital transformation
risk management

Key Concepts

IT alignment board oversight

Questions to Reflect On

How can boards build IT expertise?
What metrics best link IT to business outcomes?

A Different Perspective

Boards may lack technical expertise to evaluate IT proposals.

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