The nature of Information Technology is one of rapid change. The strategic planning process is very difficult, regardless of the activity that is being planned. The attempt to effectively plan and efficiently deploy information technology tools and solutions is significantly more challenging than most strategic planning processes. However, because of IT’s particular nature, strategic planning becomes even more important in order to anticipate and mitigate IT’s surprises. IT surprises come in many forms - ineffective technology, incredibly high costs, maintenance nightmares, and dissatisfied users. If strategic planning functions demand full-time attention for mature processes such as finance and marketing, IT planning demands an even more intense focus.

IMS can help you to design and implement a Strategic Innovation Process by becoming your partner to develop IT strategic planning in your organization.

We will assist you in:

• Assessing your IT’s function as it relates to contributing to the Institution’s academic goals
• Aligning your IT goals and objectives with the Institution’s academic mission and goals
• Assessing IT’s current infrastructure
• Designing and establishing industry-accepted standards to optimize planning and budgeting processes
• Identifying and prioritizing unmet user needs
• Identifying IT solutions for unmet user needs, providing options and weighing tradeoffs based on established standards
• Innovating within standards - emphasizing innovation to successfully manage the IT planning process