The Gap Between Strategy and Execution

It is no longer true that IT and business organizations are separate. In years past, IT has been responsible for taking the business needs and building specific IT solutions. But times are changing and it is a very necessary change. More and more companies are including IT at the strategy and planning table. Today's CIO's and IT leadership know the importance of the business and have taken great strides to learn the busines. In doing so, they have a view across the business landscape that provides additional insight to the business organizations - they see the integration and innovation opportunities. The opportunities that can change and mold a business - change and transformation. What a great way to find new and improved ways of doing business or leveraging efficiencies across the business organization reducing expenses and costs and improving the client experience.

Closing the gap between business strategy and execution is an increasing need and it requires unique skills that are hard to find. Creating this organization should be a priority for companies, especially in these trying financial times.