An IT strategic plan is a roadmap that outlines an organization's goals and objectives for using technology to achieve its business objectives. It provides a framework for making technology-related decisions and investments that align with the organization's overall strategy.

IT strategic planning entails developing a strategy that uses IT resources to meet business goals. The plan outlines the technology and funds needed to meet these objectives. By outlining priorities and the steps required to achieve them, business leaders and IT staff collaborate for the best return on investment.

A strategic planning framework outlines how you will conceptually approach your strategic plan. Frameworks tend to be visual and detail the activities that are performed in your organization’s strategy plan. Think of the framework as a blueprint or the foundation for your messaging and brand narrative.