Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Flexibility and quick thinking are vital when planning for IT, so go ahead and arm yourself with the best weapons: You're going to need them. Volatility in the marketplace and an increased reliance on IT across all business sectors have forced IT managers to address their weaknesses directly. They need an understanding, they need a plan, and they need to evolve with the times and understand these new tools springing out of necessity. IT planning tools can help drive the planning process and potentially save you a lot of aches and pains when it comes to decision-making time.