Challenge
During a major corporate merger, CORE Natural Resources faced an unexpected challenge. While its IT organization was operating effectively – with modern cloud infrastructure, minimal technical debt, and sound technology governance – executive leadership and the newly formed board lacked confidence in the organization’s technology posture.
The issue wasn’t operational performance. It was perception.
Company leadership needed an objective, independent assessment that could validate the health of the IT organization and communicate its strengths in a way that resonated with executive stakeholders.
Solution
STG conducted a comprehensive Business Technology Assessment, evaluating the organization’s technology environment, governance, operations, and strategic alignment. Because STG had no products or services to sell beyond the assessment itself, the engagement provided an unbiased perspective focused solely on the facts.
The assessment included interviews with key stakeholders, a thorough review of technology operations, and an independent evaluation of organizational maturity and risk.
Results
The assessment confirmed what CORE’s leadership already believed: the technology organization was well-managed, strategically aligned, and making prudent long-term decisions.
More importantly, the independent findings gave the executive team and board the confidence they needed during a critical period of organizational change.
The engagement delivered:
- Independent validation of the IT organization’s performance and maturity.
- Increased confidence among executive leadership and the board during a major merger.
- Clear, credible language to communicate the value of the technology organization.
- Assurance that technology decisions were thoughtful, well-governed, and aligned with business objectives.
STG gave us far more than what we hoped for or expected. STG gave us the clarity, language, and understanding we needed.
Kurt Salvatori, Chief Administrative Officer, CORE Natural Resources