Decision-makings

Editorial

April 21, 2026
Kip Fanta

APM Initiative Momentum: Why Most APM Initiatives Stall After Month Three

APM initiative momentum often fades within the first few months as early discovery gives way to slower, more complex work. While initial insights create energy, many organizations struggle to translate that momentum into sustained decision value. Without early leadership wins and clear sequencing, APM shifts from a priority to an administrative task, causing initiatives to stall.

Application Portfolio Management, Business IT Alignment, Decision-making, Strategic Advisor, Technology Leadership

Editorial

March 24, 2026
Kip Fanta

IT Decision Speed: IT Doesn’t Have a Data Problem. It Has a Decision Speed Problem

IT decision speed is the difference between having data and being able to use it when it matters. Most IT organizations have no shortage of systems, dashboards, and reports, yet still struggle to answer simple portfolio questions quickly. When insight requires manual assembly across disconnected sources, decision speed slows and leadership confidence drops. Improving IT decision speed comes from structured clarity, not more data.

Business IT Alignment, Decision-making, IT Decision Speed, IT Leadership, Strategic Advisor

Editorial

August 5, 2025
Kip Fanta

Tech Debt isn’t just a Dev Problem; it’s a Leadership Problem

Tech debt leadership is about more than code reviews and refactoring. It’s about the decisions that create complexity—tool sprawl, manual workarounds, and neglected systems. These aren’t engineering failures. They’re leadership ones. If you're shaping roadmaps and budgets, tech debt is already your problem. Start treating it that way.

Application Portfolio Management, Business IT Alignment, Decision-making, Shadow IT

Editorial

July 21, 2025
Kip Fanta

Building a Shared Roadmap without Endless Meetings

Endless meetings aren’t the solution to roadmap chaos. This post outlines how to build a shared roadmap that’s visible, adaptable, and co-owned—without relying on constant syncs, versioned decks, or siloed updates.

Business Growth, Business IT Alignment, Convergence, Decision-making, IT Strategy

Editorial

July 14, 2025
Kip Fanta

IT Governance That Doesn’t Suck: Making Guardrails Work for Everyone

IT governance has a reputation for slowing things down. But when done right, it provides clarity, supports smart decisions, and keeps teams moving in the right direction. This post breaks down how to create guardrails that actually work - without killing momentum.

Business IT Alignment, Convergence, Decision-making, fCIO, IT Governance, Strategic Advisor, vCIO

Editorial

May 20, 2025
Kip Fanta

The Real Cost of Poor Technology Decisions

Poor tech decisions waste more than just money. Learn more about the real cost of poor technology decisions and why smart teams use structured, collaborative tools like GetInSync to align technology with strategy and drive better business outcomes.

Business Growth, Decision-making, IT Management, IT Strategy