As important as it is to understand what DeepRoots™ is, it's just as important to understand what it is not.
DeepRoots™ is an execution methodology that is focused on building organizational capabilities and embedding them deep within the culture of an organization. But that begs the question, "How do I know that I'm building the right capabilities?"
DeepRoots™ was not built to answer that question. Instead, the application of the methodology assumes that it is executed under the guidance of a comprehensive IT strategy that defines the capabilities that are required. This strategy should also be developed from two key perspectives:
From these strategic foundations, the DeepRoots™ methodology is a powerful tool to develop the needed capabilities and embed them deep within the culture of the organization.
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