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However, only a handful of those studies focused on studying the relationships that exist between these areas, specifically the conversation competencies that so strongly influence their alignment. This study sought to investigate and analyze the gaps that exist in such conversation competencies, as found in a Brazilian Control Body, according to the perceptions of the officers in the business and ICT areas. The survey tool used here was a questionnaire, sent to all the officers of the Body\u2019s areas, the construction of which was based on the conversation competencies. It was found that there were 28 gaps in the conversation competencies of the Brazilian Control Body that may be developed to improve the alignment of the business and ICT areas. 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