Aggregated enterprise architecture wisdom
Jörgen Dahlberg The architects who are first in the field and awaits the coming of the problem, will be fresh for the task; the architects who are second in the field and has to react to the problem will be worn out by the task. Therefore the clever architect imposes his will on the problem, but does […]
Why do EA initiatives fail to deliver on their promise? (PA#1.1) Why did Spock fail to be logical? (PA#1.2) We only ask people and projects to be compliant never committed to the vision presented by EA. (PA#1.3) EA is envisioned, built and executed as a static structure but sold as the generator of dynamic behavior. […]
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Study existing business practices to create an understanding of the business model of your organization and its high-level business processes Engage with senior management to unlock the meaning of strategic intent Connect internal with middle management and external with the business community to uncover urgent needs and trends Build a panoramic understanding of the existing […]
In the fourth iteration we are piloting the business model by taking it to the market. We are currently allowing people to sign up to become eligible for the selection of riders. At the same time we are working with other partners pitching the idea to serious sponsors. If you want to join up all […]
The Enterprise Architecture Way is a simple four steps and two rules based on harnessing the knowledge and experience of you and the rest of the people in the system. The 4 steps Observe the environment that you expect to take part in. Orient your selves to the level of detail you judge necessary to […]
This the third iteration moves us from an initial idea towards actually figuring out how to put the basic building blocks together into a coherent wholeness. Usually this design stage of the business model is done in a set of workshops where different scenarios are explored. In this case the pattern behind the scenario illustrated […]
In iteration #2 there are some more details and concepts has been shifted around or renamed. The basic idea is still the same. Even though the business innovation might not be visible it is in there. As time goes by details will be found, explored and put into supporting documents.
I promised I’d get this out there as soon as possible, well here it is. It’s by no means anything than an early brain dump.
The control of a large architecture function follow the same principle as the control of a few architects: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.You create functions on the vertical by instituting segment architects, you create functions on the horizontal by assigning capability architects. Thus working with a large architecture function under […]