Six Actions to Improve the IT/Business Partnership

In my last post I introduced the concept of a business technology convergence that is driving the need for a new partnership model between IT and business teams.   The most common organizational structure today is a separate IT department that interfaces to the rest of the business.   But does this model still work in light of a converging world where each side wants to own the technology decision?  Can these two groups continue to innovate in a digital age where speed and security are both critical?

I believe a healthy relationship and a balanced approach to innovation is absolutely possible as long as both sides are willing to embrace a new way of working together.   To that end, I have listed six actions below that can help enable and accelerate a better IT/Business partnership.   Three items for an IT leader, and three items for a business leader.

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