To execute business strategy through technology, start with a focus on strategy translation. Make the Business phase of software practice a strategy translation phase, rather than just a requirements analysis phase. Ensure that what you would eventually implement, deploy, and use has strategic potential.
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http://www.cio.com/article/3027923/business-alignment/if-tech-implementation-is-not-the-first-thing-to-focus-on-what-is.html
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