API management is a vital step in an organization’s effective handling and optimization of its APIs. With a solid approach in place, you’ll be better positioned to generate new products and sources of value faster, gain insights into API usage, and maintain control over access and security. Whether you’re new to implementing API management and looking to augment the skills of your development team or have an established center of excellence, a thoughtfully planned approach to implementation will set you up for success from day one. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a path to implementation that aligns API best practices with your organization’s business goals and factors in the common risks and pitfalls you want to avoid.