...randomly pieced together and vary greatly across the organization.
...somewhat consistent but there is variance across business units.
...consistently implemented across the enterprise but not always effective.
...consistently and effectively implemented across the enterprise.
SMALL < 100 employees
MEDIUM 100-1000 employees
LARGE 1000 + employees
...seem to have separate and conflicting agendas.
...communicate well but projects and processes are always not well coordinated
...work closely together and help the business thrive.
...often slow and difficult with many unforeseen issues.
...sometimes quick/easy and sometimes slow/difficult.
...generally quick, easy, and predictable
...performed differently for each IT area and business unit.
...somewhat centralized although some business units make technology investments without centralized oversight.
...centralized and ensuring consistent review and application of all technology investments.
Education
Government
Healthcare
Financial
Utilities
Manufacturing
Technology
Service
Other
...with limited input or information from IT.
...with some input from IT and a general understanding of the underlying technologies.
...that are well informed with a full understanding of existing processes, technologies and standards.
...poorly understood.
...sometimes clear and sometimes not clear.
...generally understood but do not necessarily help with impact analysis
...clearly understood and make impact analysis quick and easy.
...are poorly planned and executed.
...are generally well planned and executed but rarely resolve or improve specific business requirements.
...are well planned and executed and often resolve or improve specific business requirements.
...well planned and executed and resolve or improve specific business requirements.
...do not appear to exist or are not visible to me.
...exist for some but not all IT areas.
...are generally clear but not necessarily aligned to business goals and objectives.
...are well defined and support business goals and objectives.
...is in place but I do not really see or understand much of the material.
...produces materials which sometimes bring clarity to my job.
...regularly updates and ratifies standards, strategies, roadmaps, etc. which makes my job easier.
IT Individual Contributor
Business Individual Contributor
IT Manager
Business Manager
IT Executive
Business Executive
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