In our course text, White & Bruton (2016), identify three phases in the strategic process of a firm: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation and Control. As we compare the steps in more detailed phases of the strategic management planning process (SMP) to the common steps in various strategic information systems planning (SISP) methodologies, we see similarities and differences within each phase (Ferguson, 2012).
For this discussion, you will discuss the key similarities and differences in comparing the first three phases of the SMP and SISP processes download. Describe any key similarities that you notice. Explain the key differences that catch your attention. Understanding the Strategic Information Systems Planning process is critical to effectively developing the Information Technology Strategic Plan.
Your initial post should be a minimum of 250 words.
SISP Key Stages Activities Similar SMP Stages and Activities
Preparation Secure executive commitment – reasons/approval for SISP identify executive project champions. Seek commitment. Create explicit procedure for gaining commitment to the plan. Cover purpose of effort.
Planning Identify team and process. Create planning committee. Ensure Strategic management plan serves as input to strategic information Systems plan. Select SSP method(s). Develop solutions and alternatives. Specify objectives. Identify and clarify mandates. Determine preferred steps in the process. Cover roles and functions. Development and clarification of mission and values.
Organizational and IS Strategy Analysis Identify current state of business processes in The organization. Conduct operational analysis —SWOT. Identify critical success factors. Identify corporate mission and strategic objectives using strategic management planning. Determine levels of alignment and business alignment. Analyze IT systems and processes. Identify current state of IT and strategic alignment to the organization. Identify unique IS opportunities. Assess internal environment in an effort to identify the organizational strengths and weaknesses. Perform SWOT analysis. Identify strategic issues and develop strategy.
Implementation Create development sequence. Document and Execute implementation/action plan. Identify and document actions needed to implement strategic plan. Execute strategic management plan.
Evaluation Assess compatibility with strategic goals. Develop inventory of actions for strategy implementation. Study of implementation procedures. Plan action prioritization. Conduct study of each action element. Evaluate cost dimension. Analyze migration and cut-over aspects, risk management, strategic importance. Assess satisfaction of needs. Create procedure for evaluating strategies. Rate strategies against listed objectives.
Revision Define and control procedures. Specify procedures and indicators for implementation monitoring. Specify quality management system. Monitor results. provide means for feedback. Monitor for changes in the environment, and in the capabilities of the organization and competition. Repeat the process in an iterative fashion.
Figure1. Strategic Process Phases: Strategic Management Planning Process (SMP) Compared to Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) Methodologies. Adapted from White, M.A, & Bruton, G.D. (2016). The management of technology & innovation: A strategic approach (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western/ Cengage Learning.
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