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IM/IT Governance...

In most private and public sector organizations Information Management / Information Technology (IM/IT) plays a vital role in the delivery of key programs and services.   Approximately half of all government capital expenses are allocated to IM/IT and it is the second biggest operational expense in most public and private sector organizations. Yet, IM/IT is vital to the achievement of the business vision.  However,  many of the processes and best practices needed to ensure the most effective use of these resources are not fully implemented. An IM/IT Governance Framework is required to ensure an appropriate and adequate return on investment

The IM/IT Governance Framework includes:

  • Principles that provide a set of norms to govern behavior regarding the spending on IM/IT investments:
  • A Structure that describes the roles and responsibilities of the major stakeholders in the IM/IT Governance Decision-Making Process
  • A nine step Process for implementing an IM/IT Governance Framework within the branch or department including:
    • Selection/Exclusion Criteria
    • Policy Guidelines
    • Structural Requirements
    • Planning Requirements
    • Business Process Requirements
    • Project Management Criteria
    • Approval Guidelines
    • · Governance Tools
    • Interface Requirements

An IM/IT Governance Framework:

    Provides an appropriate process to discuss and resolve issues related to specific IM/IT initiatives

    • Streamlines the process of defining IM/IT requirements, obtaining approvals and developing/implementing effective solutions for IT projects. 
    • Facilitates the identification of business opportunitiesbenefits, risks and impacts for the  employment of new IM/IT applications or initiatives in the organization.
    • Identifies gaps, duplications and overlaps in IM/IT initiatives across the organization.
    • Establishes IM/IT standards, policies and guidelines to ensure that programs/services conform to those of the organization.

The following published articles provide more information on IM/IT Governance:

 

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