As CIOs and IT organizations our goal is to make it very easy for the organization we support to reach its mission and vision. Technology and technology discussions are only a means to get to that goal, yet often we create endless discussion about technicalities at all levels. We, IT people are challenged by our desire to be right about technical issues. It is important for IT to spend as little energy as possible on the lower levels by standardizing those, so IT and CIOs can help the company’s actualization and that of all staff working there. IT needs to focus up. The more organizations simplify and standardize on the lower layers the more they can focus on what distinguishes them. This is no different that Mercedes and BWM using the same fuel pumps or tires whilst focusing on what sets them apart and fiercely competing in those areas. Small and big organizations alike will be more successful if they follow the same thinking. This thinking is summarized in the diagram below.