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When it comes to the annual IT planning process, IT organizations are facing a real struggle. In fact, 85 percent of IT leaders say changes are being made to the annual plan several times a year, according to a recent CIO.com poll<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(See my previous blog titled \u201cEvolving Your Planning Process for the Digital Economy\u201d where I take a deeper dive into the findings.)<\/a><\/p>\n

Whether this disconnect is caused by overcommitted resources or a lack of IT input into priorities and capacity, IT leaders are clearly ready to make a change in planning for the unplanned.<\/p>\n

No doubt, continuous planning can help IT respond to market needs with agility \u2013 in addition to helping you be smart about trade-offs. Of those surveyed by CIO.com<\/a>, 49 percent say refining ITs adaptability to meet new demands is key.<\/p>\n

Check out the infographic and download your free copy of the report today. To learn more visit Planview.com\/BeThatPMO<\/a> and learn how to get started.<\/p>\n

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