IT Organizational Design: Supporting Venture-Oriented Teams

IT Organizational Design: Supporting Venture-Oriented Teams

This IDC study considers the unique challenges faced by start-ups, heavily scientific researchers, and early capital development ventures as they structure digital capabilities to enable progress from the intense early research phase through growth and potential recapitalization. Where the traditional centralized IT function would be challenged to bring the capabilities and day-to-day insights close enough to the research activities as the organization grows, a federated IT function may contribute to the balance between business proximity supported by trusted IT foundations.Whether they are part of a venture-oriented start-up or a discrete innovation team in a larger enterprise, the IT leaders supporting research-driven business imperatives must respond to a unique set of issues, risks, and priorities. As IDC continues to investigate the strategies and execution models that support the future of digital innovation and growth, this federated model is presented as an example of an approach that a creative leader is testing to deliver to the unique demands of their business.This IDC Perspective discusses the challenges faced by start-ups, heavily scientific researchers, and early capital development ventures as they structure digital capabilities to enable progress from intense early research through growth and recapitalization. Where the traditional centralized IT function would be challenged to bring capabilities and day-to-day insight close enough to the research activities as the organization grows, a federated IT function may contribute to the balance between business proximity supported by trusted IT foundations."This federated model for the IT organization may represent an interesting balancing model for the future of innovation delivery," says Joe Pucciarelli, group vice president with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "The emphasis is on having a highly mature team of business stakeholders who share a bias toward the highest-value investment in a culture of accountability and discipline."

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