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Allocation

A3

Allocate funding to broad categories of IT activity (for example, infrastructure/product improvements, capability development) to align with objectives and derive business value.

Improvement Planning

Practices-Outcomes-Metrics (POM)

Representative POMs are described for Allocation at each level of maturity.

2Basic
  • Practice
    Allocate funds based on the requirements of specific projects.
    Outcome
    Prioritized projects are recognized due to dedicated funding allocations.
    Metric
    % of IT projects with allocated funding.
3Intermediate
  • Practice
    Align most funding allocations to major operational and development activities with the IT strategy.
    Outcome
    Accountability for IT funds can be established.
    Metric
    % of IT project funding aligned to the IT strategy.
4Advanced
  • Practice
    Align all funding allocations to major activities with IT and business strategies.
    Outcome
    Funding allocations are aligned with IT and business strategies, creating confidence that funds are used for the intended purpose.
    Metrics
    • % of IT project funding aligned to the IT strategy.
    • % of IT project funding aligned to the business strategy.
5Optimized
  • Practice
    Ensure funding allocations to major activities are flexible and adaptable to changes, and are consistently reviewed for optimization opportunities.
    Outcome
    The organization can objectively and flexibly balance funding allocations against operational, business improvement, and innovation objectives to drive strategic and operational advantage.
    Metric
    % of IT operations with allocated IT funding by service.