As IT Execs contemplate ways to adapt their IT to adopt cloud based models, the business cannot wait. With everything now on-demand - and as easy as a paid credit card subscription - almost anyone can do anything on anyone’s cloud. The resultant impact, a loss of visibility and control in terms of “who” does “what” in the cloud, “where” in the cloud, “how” in the cloud , “why” in the cloud and “when” in the cloud. To enable business adopt cloud as efficiently and sensibly, a Cloud Enablement Strategy is proposed. The strategy aims to define: A set of core capabilities to determine core processes and functions required for cloud enablement. A decision tree that is question oriented at a business level to help businesses decide on whether to go cloud or not. A set of patterns to guide and what can possibly be done in the cloud. A set of business objectives based on attributes of Trust and Dependability. A structure for a centre of excellence, and responsibilities based on business domains within an Enterprise Architecture Lifecycle framework A set of governance considerations should a decision to adopt cloud be made Adopting such a strategy (or parts there-off), aims to adopt cloud as a mutual partnership between both business and IT, where benefits of cost, risk and operational impact are harmonised to minimise impact to day to day business.