Strategic Planning and project Selection a The first step in initiating projects is to look at the big picture or strategic plan of an organization Strategic planning involves determining long-term business objectives IT projects should support strategic and financial business objectives 2021/2/21 IP2021/2/21 11 Strategic Planning and Project Selection ◼ The first step in initiating projects is to look at the big picture or strategic plan of an organization ◼ Strategic planning involves determining long-term business objectives ◼ IT projects should support strategic and financial business objectives