Shadow IT has become a relatively unavoidable component of the way in which companies do business. While there are ways to limit its impact, many organizations are finding greater benefit in providing their employees with guidelines and user education instead. That said, many significant concerns must be addressed before giving the metaphorical thumbs-up to shadow IT solutions.

Find three articles from reputable sources discussing ways to manage shadow IT in an organization, risks involved, and potential benefits to employee productivity. What did you learn? What role do you think shadow IT should play in an enterprise IT environment, and why do you think this is important? What methods do you think would work to meet your goals?