Reviewing Proposals from IT Project Teams

  • How does this proposed project help the organization achieve its objectives? Why should we invest in this? An IT project should either add value or reduce risk.
  • Is the project’s objective measurable? If it isn’t, how will you know that the project is done and/or successful?
  • Who was involved with creating the proposed solution? Did the project team involve the right people to truly create

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Assessing the Board’s IT Governance Practices

  • Is IT a regular item on the board’s agenda and, if so, is it addressed in a structured manner?
  • Does the board articulate and communicate the business objectives for IT alignment?
  • Does the board review, and possibly approve, the IT strategy?
  • Does the board have a clear view on the total IT investment portfolio from a risk and return perspective? Does the board receive regular progress

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