Abstract: A method for translating a defined business strategy into solution development initiatives includes receiving strategic input information related to the defined business strategy. Business and processes requirements are refined in accordance with the strategic input information so as to determine process capability gaps, IT and data gaps, and organization and management system gaps. Any determined process requirements, IT and data requirements, and organization and management system requirements are evaluated so as to identify changes to be implemented to enable corresponding solutions for delivering desired capabilities therein. A solution implementation and deployment approach is outlined, based on the identified changes, and a business case and key results metrics is developed from the outlined solution implementation and deployment approach, with the solution development initiatives being implemented in accordance therewith.