IT Strategic Planning

Together with senior management, operations personnel, and accounting staff, develop a clear vision of the client’s enterprise information system based on the company’s direction and objectives. The process focuses on the demands and expectations of internal and external customers. It also ensures good utilization of existing systems and that all components of the planned information system be ultimately compatible. BCG then develops and delivers the planning documents, implementation schedule, and action plan that will prepare the company to get the most from its investment in information technology.

    STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
Preparation
  • Determine planning team and prepare schedule
  • Distribute preliminary planning materials
  • Review available data regarding existing systems and corporate direction
Workshop I
  • Conduct first planning workshop
  • Identify preliminary goals and objectives
  • Develop framework for interviews and remaining workshop
On-site Interviews
  • Interview operations and accounting personnel regarding existing and desired systems
  • Review existing systems, reports, and documentation
  • Identify organizational opportunities and issues that impact the overall system direction
Compile Results
  • Document results of first planning workshop and interviews
  • Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of various technology alternatives
  • Return results to planning team members for review and comment
Research
  • Conduct necessary research on appropriate technologies and products
  • Correspond with vendors of existing systems as necessary
  • Develop report and materials for second workshop based on results of analysis
Workshop II
  • Conduct second workshop with review of observations and recommendations
  • Work with planning team to prioritize various objectives and initiatives
  • Confirm direction, priorities, and schedule
Action Planning
  • Conduct action-planning workshop at the conclusion of Workshop II
  • Document necessary activities
  • Assign responsibility and associated time frames Develop bar-chart schedule using activities and dates
Documentation
  • Prepare memorandum for distribution to the planning team and organization
  • Prepare information systems planning document
  • Conclude any open correspondence with software vendors

Whitepapers and Resources

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