Identity Strategy and Target State Design

Season 1, Episode 3:  Identity isn't a technology problem. It's a strategy problem. And until your executive team agrees on where you're going, every platform you buy and every policy you write is just expensive guesswork.In this episode, Ernie and Josée map out Phase 2 of the IAM engagement blueprint: Identity Strategy and Target State Design. From building an executive vision that gets the CFO to write the check, to designing a target state capability map that governs employees, contractors, and autonomous AI agents — this is the episode that turns discovery into direction.You'll leave knowing how to design a zero-trust architecture that actually gets funded, and why skipping the decision gate guarantees failure regardless of the technology you choose.If you're an architect ready to stop fighting fires and start building something that lasts — this is your blueprint.Connect with Ernie Prescott on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ernieprescott