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Representative POMs are described for Strategy Alignment at each level of maturity.

1Initial

• Practice

  Rely on the best endeavours of available personnel.

2Basic

• Practice

  Identify Sourcing opportunities as part of the IT strategy.

  Outcome

  Sourcing opportunities begin to support the IT strategy.

  Metric

  % of Sourcing decisions based on the IT strategy.

3Intermediate

• Practice

  Consider Sourcing options as part of the execution of the IT strategy.

  Outcome

  The IT function acknowledges Sourcing as an important part of the overall IT strategy.

  Metric

  % of IT strategy meetings that have Sourcing topics on the agenda.

4Advanced

• Practice

  Ensure Sourcing strategy is emerging as an enabler of IT strategy.

  Outcome

  The IT function is focused on Sourcing opportunities that support both the IT strategy and the corporate Sourcing strategy.

  Metric

  % of Sourcing strategies referencing IT strategy and the corporate Sourcing strategy.

5Optimized

• Practice

  Communicate the Sourcing strategy continually as input to the IT and business strategy.

  Outcome

  Sourcing strategy is always reflected within strategic planning of IT and the business.

  Metric

  % of incidents of review and updating of Sourcing strategy in business strategy documentation.