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Governance Model and Alignment

B1

Define guidelines and decision rights for funding governing bodies and promote decision-making alignment with organization-wide decision-making cycles.

Improvement Planning

Practices-Outcomes-Metrics (POM)

Representative POMs are described for Governance Model and Alignment at each level of maturity.

2Basic
  • Practice
    Define a basic governance model for IT funding-related decisions within the IT function.
    Outcome
    While a governance model is established, it is often limited to annual budgeting discussions.
    Metrics
    • % of funding decisions in alignment with governance criteria.
    • % of funding decisions formally recorded and reviewed.
  • Practice
    Establish an initial funding decision-making process and apply it within the IT function.
    Outcome
    Some funding decisions are made in alignment with a formal process.
    Metric
    % of funding decisions where the decision-making process is applied.
3Intermediate
  • Practice
    Agree a standardized funding governance model across the IT function.
    Outcomes
    • Funding is directly linked to IT function initiatives.
    • Clear justification exists for funding decisions.
    Metrics
    • % of funding decisions in alignment with governance criteria.
    • % of funding decisions formally recorded and reviewed.
  • Practices
    • Consistently apply funding decision-making processes within the IT function and within some other business units.
    • Ensure funding decisions are visible and objective and are linked to business initiatives.
    Outcome
    There is enhanced transparency regarding funding decisions, and clear and explicit decision criteria, which allows funding applicants to better develop their proposals and/or funding applications.
    Metrics
    • % of funding decisions where the decision-making process is applied.
    • % of funds directly linked to business initiatives.
4Advanced
  • Practice
    Ensure the IT function and the rest of the business share and apply a consistent funding governance model with explicit governance criteria across the organization.
    Outcome
    There is transparency and objectivity in governance processes, and decisions can be clearly aligned with organizational priorities.
    Metrics
    • % of funding decisions in alignment with governance criteria.
    • % of funding decisions formally recorded and reviewed.
  • Practices
    • Consistently apply funding decision-making processes organization-wide.
    • Ensure a portfolio approach to funding, aligning IT and business strategies, and sharing processes across IT and the rest of the business.
    Outcome
    There are an increasing number of IT investments funded that have clearly articulated links to business initiatives and strategic goals.
    Metrics
    • % of funding decisions where the decision-making process is applied.
    • % of funds directly linked to business initiatives.
5Optimized
  • Practice
    Continuously review and improve the funding governance model.
    Outcomes
    • Transparency and objectivity in governance processes are always assured.
    • Funding allocation effectiveness is optimized.
    • All senior stakeholders understand the strategic value of funding IT correctly and from different sources ensuring capital cost efficiency.
    Metric
    Frequency of review and update to the funding governance model.
  • Practice
    Continually review and improve the funding decision-making processes.
    Outcomes
    • Transparency and objectivity in funding decision-making processes are always assured.
    • Funding allocation effectiveness is optimized.
    Metric
    Frequency of review and update to the funding decision-making processes.