Like the balance between yin and yang, the two opposite but complementary forces espoused by traditional Chinese culture, the technology and business sides of your company often have opposite yet complementary needs and directions. When the yin and yang of your business are in harmony, you can reach your goals. When they are out of synch … dozens, or hundreds, of problems can arise.
There’s a continuing belief that something is always tugging at yin or yang to destabilize equilibrium. It’s no different with the needs of business operations to be supported by the correct IT assets vs. the capabilities and resources that IT is able to provide.
How can your IT team be fully equipped and empowered to master this balance? To innovate to foster business growth, yet have the necessary resources to properly maintain your IT system to “keep the lights on?”
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Source: IT Strategy