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Safeco's Alignment Strategy



By Russ Banham
2002-07-01
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  Table of Contents:
  1. Safeco's Alignment Strategy
  2. ' Behind Safeco'
  3. ' Safeco'
  4. ' Safeco'
  5. ' More Technology Ahead '
  6. ' How Safeco Bridges the '

When Safeco's new leader decided that technology could drive future profits, he made a bold move—naming an executive to be both CIO and chief of strategic planning.

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How Safeco Bridges the Gap

  • Recognizes that technology is at the center of its strategic opportunity.
  • Names one person to be CIO and director of strategic planning.
  • Reviews technology priorities with each business unit every quarter.
  • Bases IT bonuses largely on contributions toward achieving corporate strategy.

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