Aggregated enterprise architecture wisdom
Kim ParkerA number of years ago I was engaged to undertake a preliminary PCI-DSS compliance assessment for an organisation. After a short period of time I concluded that digitally there was not a lot that needed to be done to become … Continue reading →
Frameworks have been established that cover many disciplines including architecture, process, governance, change, skills,and maturity. Having frequently been asked when working , perhaps not overtly, “why bother using a framework?”:- the implication being that they only add unnecessary overheads. When confronted with this it has been worthwhile … Continue reading →
Over two years ago I posted a piece describing the characteristics of Ability, Capability, Capacity and Competence. This piece has been read often but was, in hindsight, deficient. Having an understanding of the meaning behind each of the terms is … Continue reading →
Decisions made within the Enterprise are best made when adequately informed. The ability to access knowledge in a timely manner, to categorise, analyse and prioritise its importance is essential. Capturing knowledge both explicit and tacit can be an endeavour in … Continue reading →
The application of a framework. when constructing an Enterprise Architecture, provides a context within which architectural artifacts can be defined. This assists in the establishment of relationships between components and ensuring some degree of consistency. Frameworks (plural) have been in … Continue reading →
Much discussion and even controversy exists as to what is in fact the Enterprise. Those that think that it only encompasses the organisation or business in question are missing key facets that may impact how they perform in an on-going … Continue reading →
Too often enterprises (businesses, governments, service organisations, …) constrain change to only being responsive to outside influences. Rather than being proactive and having control over their future they are reactive, consequently abrogating their control and the benefits it brings. Ideally … Continue reading →
Effective change within an organisation is undertaken to realise a defined benefit. It is imperative the benefit, whether positive or negative, be understood before implementing change. The benefit should also progress the organisation’s defined business strategy. A Benefits Realisation Process … Continue reading →
The ability to flesh out an idea and its potential efficient realisation is absolutely vital for a vibrant, growing and evolving business. Ideas rarely spring up fully formed and many may never see the light of day. The business should … Continue reading →
I recently read an article in the Australian Financial Review. It suggested that there is a split in one of the Australian political parties. The rationale given was that a decision made by leadership could jeopardise future elections. This read to … Continue reading →
Change as previously stated is inevitable. How it manifests itself can bee seen as being either good or bad. Businesses do have a choice which. Any change will impact the business in some degree. Multiple changes will have multiple impacts … Continue reading →
The aphorism “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” is particularly apt when looking at businesses or governments that aren’t doing as well as they should. Intending to do something is not the same as actually doing it. … Continue reading →