The Executive Business Strategy Session is a one-to three-hour business conversation with one of the industry leaders in IT services. It is an opportunity for the business to collaborate with IT in a way that is fairly simple, yet fairly uncommon. The purpose is to discuss what the business and IT objectives are and look at how IT is supporting the business and where they may be facing challenges.

1. The Executive Business Strategy Session is a one-to three-hour business conversation with one of
the industry leaders in IT services. It is an opportunity for the business to collaborate with IT in a way
that is fairly simple, yet fairly uncommon.The purpose is to discuss what the business and IT objectives
are and look at how IT is supporting the business and where they may be facing challenges.
Our team has deep IT experience, enabling them to provide valuable analysis and insights into your
specific IT challenges. Allow us to expand our existing relationship with you by sharing our industry
insights and proven approach to solving your unique hosting and IT challenges.
Business and technology leaders from your organization, including C-level executives, business
stakeholders & department heads
There are three steps in our strategy process, each designed with the singular goal of providing
your organization with a realistic, actionable plan.
WHAT IS IT?
WHY
CENTURY LINK?
WHO
SHOULD
ATTEND?
HOW DOES IT
WORK?
EXECUTIVEBUSINESS
STRATEGYSESSION
STEP 1
INSIGHTS &
ALIGNMENT
STEP 2
ANALYSIS
STEP 3
ACTION
Before the session, we will consult with you
and your executives to set a customized
agenda. Our team will ensure it addresses
your most pressing business and IT issues
that align with our industry expertise and
best practices.
Using the information gathered and
analysis done in step 2, the outcome
is our observations, experience and
prioritized recommendations based
on solutions from our products and
services. These recommendations
identify ways to accelerate, enhance,
or modify IT projects helping achieve
optimum business results.
We will meet with your executives to
determine these four key aspects of
your business:
Desired business outcomes and
success criteria
Key IT projects and how well they
enable and align to your business
objectives
Discuss how others in your
industry/vertical are dealing with
similar IT challenges & opportunities
Identify gaps in your IT strategy
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