Adding the achievement of specific competencies to employee performance goals best supports an IT strategy committee's objective to align employee competencies with planned initiatives. This approach directly links employee development and performance evaluation to the acquisition of skills and knowledge required for the organization's strategic initiatives. By embedding competency development into performance goals, employees are incentivized to acquire the necessary skills, ensuring that the workforce is capable of supporting and executing strategic plans. While hiring students, specifying training hours, and requiring balanced scorecard training can contribute to skill development, integrating competency achievement into performance goals ensures a direct and measurable alignment with strategic needs.