Define business information and analytics strategy

Trigger: The enterprise initiates its strategic planning cycle or identifies a critical gap in data-driven decision making.

1. Assess current information architecture and analytics capabilities
2. Identify organizational objectives and future data requirements
3. Evaluate emerging technologies, applications, and skill gaps
4. Draft the information and analytics strategy and deployment roadmap
5. Secure executive approval and allocate initial funding

Outcome: A comprehensive, funded business information and analytics strategy is approved to guide technology investments and organizational skill development.