Harvard Business Review on Aligning Technology with Strategy

Harvard Business Review on Aligning Technology with Strategy is a powerful collection of articles by leading thinkers in both business strategy and information technology. It helps executives and managers understand how to leverage technology not just for operational support, but as a core part of strategic growth.

This book answers a key question facing every modern organization:
How can you ensure your tech investments drive business success—not just complexity or cost?

Through case studies, frameworks, and best practices, the book explores how to:

• Make informed IT investment decisions that align with business goals

• Avoid the common disconnect between tech teams and executive leadership

• Use data and systems to enable, not distract from, strategic priorities

• Drive innovation while minimizing risk and technical debt

Key Takeaways:

• Technology should be treated as a strategic asset, not just a support function

• Effective tech alignment requires clear communication between IT and business leaders

• Long-term competitiveness depends on adaptive, scalable IT infrastructure

• Digital transformation is most successful when guided by customer value and core mission