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Moreover, they align your team towards a common goal... Posted by [Ray Steen](https://blog.gomainspring.com/author/rsteen) [Read More](https://blog.gomainspring.com/business-strategy/5-questions-to-help-you-find-better-metrics-for-meaningful-reporting) 3 Minute Read #### [Why IT Leaders Must Shift to Outcome-based Strategies](https://blog.gomainspring.com/business-strategy/why-it-leaders-must-shift-to-outcome-based-strategies) Today, businesses know that IT is essential to their mission: with 78% of small business leaders stating that IT is a top investment for them in 2022, Gartner predicts a worldwide IT spend of $4.4... 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