Episode 28 — Direct and monitor IT strategic planning so alignment does not drift (Task 16)
This episode teaches you how governance directs and monitors IT strategic planning to prevent drift, meaning the slow shift where initiatives, architecture choices, and spending no longer reflect enterprise priorities. You’ll learn how governance sets direction through principles, investment criteria, and performance expectations, then monitors alignment through portfolio reviews, roadmap validation, and outcome-based metrics that reveal whether strategy is being executed as intended. We’ll cover how to detect drift in practice, such as increasing unplanned work, expanding technical debt, inconsistent platform choices, and projects that deliver outputs without measurable business outcomes. Real-world scenarios include leadership changes that shift priorities, mergers that introduce conflicting roadmaps, and delivery teams optimizing locally while the enterprise loses coherence. On the CGEIT exam, strong answers typically emphasize governance mechanisms that sustain alignment over time through monitoring, corrective action, and evidence-based decision-making. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
