What are two important precursors to the development of an ISP? Why are they important?

Week 1 – Discussion Board
Exponential Business Change can come at a company from so many different directions. Please read the following articles:

What happens when digital technology creates exponential business change?

http://www.cio.com/article/3181363/emerging-technology/what-happens-when-digital-technology-creates-exponential-business-change.html

How to Create an Exponential Mindset

https://hbr.org/2016/07/how-to-create-an-exponential-mindset

Participate in this week’s discussion board #1 and answer the following questions:

What are two important precursors to the development of an ISP? Why are they important?
How does a company determine if they are “being left behind”?
Does it make sense to look outside your industry for inspiration?
What is the perceived issue with I.T.? Do you agree? Why or Why not?
Should I.T. help a company stay aligned with technology advances or should I.T. wait for the company to direct them? Why?