Concepts of Business Partnering
Components
Benefits
Mature Capabilities
Skills and Roles
100

What does Business Partnering aim to build between IT and business units?

Cooperative relationships.

100

What component involves managing and forecasting the organization's demand for products and services?

Demand Management.

100

What kind of alignment do strong business partners work together to achieve?

  1. Shared goals and objectives.
100

Mature business partnering ensures that IT strategies are aligned with what?

Overall business objectives.

100

What is the focus of skills in early career roles?

Leading Self.

200

Business Partnering is a strategic approach designed to align IT with what?

The organization's overall goals and objectives.

200

Which component focuses on optimizing the organization's investment portfolio?

Portfolio Management.

200

Effective collaboration and open communication lead to better what?

Decision-making and problem-solving.

200

What role does IT play in a digitally-driven organization?

Driving innovation and creating strategic value.

200

In mid-career roles, what is the balance of skills shifting towards?

Leading Others.

300

What does Business Partnering help bridge between IT and the business?

The gap, fostering a shared understanding and mutual trust.

300

What is the goal of the Value Harvesting component?

Driving profitability and growth.

300

Combining unique perspectives and expertise enables partners to identify what?

New opportunities and innovative solutions.

300

How does mature business partnering improve collaboration and communication?

By fostering stronger collaboration and communication between IT and business teams.

300

For senior roles, what type of skills become more emphasized?

Leadership in managing business and people.

400

Name two outcomes of effective Business Partnering.

Strategic alignment and operational success.

400

Which component fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement?

Innovation.

400

Name one measurable benefit of strong business partnerships.

Increased revenue, reduced costs, improved efficiency, or enhanced customer satisfaction.

400

Aligning IT and business goals leads to what kind of efficiency?

Operational efficiency.

400

Name one foundational requirement to be successful at Alexion.

ServiceNow & Jira, Business Partnering, Executive Presentation Skills, Emerging Technology Literacy.

500

Establishing clear decision-making processes is part of which Business Partnering component?

Governance

500

What ultimate value do strong business partnerships drive?

Measurable business value.

500

Mature business partnering enables organizations to be more agile and responsive to what?

Changing market conditions, customer demands, and emerging technologies.

500

Engaging with stakeholders and building alliances are part of which skill category?

Business Partnering.

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