You Can’t Mature Enterprise Architecture Until You Decide What “Better” Means

Ask ten enterprise architects what maturity looks like and you’ll get at least ten different answers. Some want to fix the basics: brittle platforms, slow delivery, a business that doesn’t trust them. Some want to prove value in terms the C…

More Practicality, Less Theory

Enterprise Architecture frameworks are rarely questioned at the conceptual level. Most architects accept their value. Many organizations reference them explicitly. Certifications remain popular, methods are well known, and the language of architecture has become increasingly standardized across the profession. Yet something interesting happens when these frameworks enter daily practice: the translation becomes challenging, resulting in difficulty gaining stakeholder buy-in. However, stakeholder buy-in is not the issue.

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How to Turn Portfolio Priorities into Achievable Targets

Organizations invest significant effort in prioritizing initiatives. Strategic alignment is defined. Financial impact is evaluated. Risk and feasibility are assessed. A ranked portfolio takes shape, reflecting enterprise objectives and leadership intent. However, even well-prioritized portfolios can break down during planning. As funding decisions are made and delivery plans begin to form, gaps emerge. Total investment…

Research Highlights Who Wins, Loses in AI-Influenced Job Market

New research from Washington University in St. Louis examines how workers’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) have shaped their response to the emerging technology. The research also highlights how these differing responses could affect long-t…

Heineken’s Schilperoord Talks About Being a Chief Architect and His Involvement with Iasa Global

By Holt Hackney Arno Schilperoord, Director of Global Architecture & Innovation at Heineken, sits at the center of one of the world’s most complex digital transformation efforts. With responsibility spanning enterprise architecture and innovation m…

Why New Software Won’t Fix Your Broken Portfolio

Editor’s Note: This blog post launches a new series on software implementation. We’re sharing these insights – gleaned from years of working alongside Planview customers on hundreds of unique implementations – to support leaders and teams in finding lasting software success. Today, we hear from Amichai Faran, Director, Planview Evolve Advisory Services.