Governance: The CIO's--and the Board's--Business

Effective IT governance practices have become critical for supporting overall corporate objectives. Without this required level of governance, organizations are unable to ensure that business and IT goals are properly aligned. They are then limited in their ability to ensure that IT investments sustain and extend business strategies and objectives.

This white paper details the role governance plays in the optimized alignment of business and IT. Discover the increasing role IT is playing in effective corporate governance. Learn how to ensure a strong IT governance framework by addressing:

• The responsibilities of the board, CIO and the IT organization in overall IT governance.
• Steps for effective IT governance.
• The role of portfolio management in supporting governance initiatives.
• How to avoid common pitfalls and ensure success.