The business case for information governance (IG) programs has historically been difficult to justify. It is hard to apply a strict, short-term return on investment (ROI) calculation. A lot of time, effort, and expense is involved before true economic benefits can be realized. IT governance seeks to align business objectives with IT strategy to deliver business value.

Q: Please provide 2-3pages of standard paper or why the business needs to drive the IG strategy and why there must constantly be an alignment. How would you approach implementing an IG strategy within an organization?