The BEST way to ensure an IT steering committee meets enterprise objectives is to:

While IT governance expertise is valuable, having only one member with this expertise doesn't guarantee the committee collectively aligns with enterprise objectives as effectively as direct business representation.

Benchmarking against industry best practices helps improve IT processes but does not directly ensure the steering committee's decisions are aligned with the unique objectives of the specific enterprise.

Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) can measure the committee's effectiveness but doesn't inherently ensure the committee's decisions and direction are initially aligned with enterprise objectives; that alignment comes from appropriate representation.

Including key business stakeholders directly on the IT steering committee ensures that IT decisions and initiatives are constantly aligned with business priorities, needs, and overall enterprise objectives, fostering direct accountability and relevance.