IT Best Practices: Episode 7 -Intel IT engages in a strategic planning cycle to ensure the IT@Intel team is aligned with the company’s business groups. It’s critical to engage in a real conversation within the organization to maximize the IT business value. In this podcast, we talk with Mark Kachmarek, a Strategic Planner at Intel. He tells us what strategic planning is, what it isn’t, and how important it is for your strategic plan to be a part of your every day operation.