Cambrian Explosion – Generative Transformation – Emergent Architecture – Driven by – Intelligent Design
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Using “back of the napkin” with TOGAF and ArchiMate
This post is a crosspost from: http://www.strategic-architecture.blogspot.com
Having recently read all of Dan Roam’s books (Back of the napkin, Unfolding the napkin, and Blah Blah Blah) I started drawing stuff whenever I could. I’m not naturally g…
Architecture and Change
By Leonard Fehskens, The Open Group The enterprise transformation theme of The Open Group’s San Francisco conference reminded me of the common assertion that architecture is about change, and the implication that Enterprise Architecture is thus abou…
Rethinking the Enterprise "Mess" Using a System Thinking Approach
I have long considered the discipline of “architecture” as a problem solving technique that brings together art, philosophy, engineering, physics, culture, technology, etc. Producing a high quality architecture is to provide a platfor…
Rethinking the Enterprise “Mess” Using a System Thinking Approach
I have long considered the discipline of “architecture” as a problem solving technique that brings together art, philosophy, engineering, physics, culture, technology, etc. Producing a high quality architecture is to provide a platfor…
MSBI–Part 2—What is a core diagram?
In her wildly popular book, Enterprise Architecture As Strategy, Dr. Jeanne Ross describes the use of “core diagrams” in Enterprise Architecture. Shortly after introducing the notion of “operating models”, she provided fou…
Rethinking the Enterprise “Mess” Using a System Thinking Approach
I have long considered the discipline of “architecture” as a problem solving technique that brings together art, philosophy, engineering, physics, culture, technology, etc. Producing a high quality architecture is to provide a platform for the enterprise to balance form, function, and elegance. Or using today’s parlance: structure, behaviors, and desire. I know the term “desire”…
Human dynamics in Enterprise Architecture: The key to effective Enterprise Architecture: Relationships! (1/3)
BiZZdesign is often called in by client organizations to assist as they attempt to establish or re-invent EA practices. Too often, the missing link is effective communication. In many cases, the relationships between architects and strategists & …
How organizations filter out change agents in their hiring process
Hypothesis: One way to change an organization is to join it. Can we prove or disprove this hypothesis? I had a long lunch with a friend of mine (whom I’ll call Joseph) who was interviewing at an analyst firm that freely shares opinions on Ente…
Open Group Security Gurus Dissect the Cloud: Higher of Lower Risk
By Dana Gardner, Interarbor Solutions For some, any move to the Cloud — at least the public Cloud — means a higher risk for security. For others, relying more on a public Cloud provider means better security. There’s more of a concentrated a…
Must-See Live Webinars for February
February might be the shortest month of the year, but that’s not holding us back. Our calendar this month is jam-packed with informative webinars on a variety of topics around business process management (BPM) and enterprise architecture (EA). Check out the list below to see what we have to offer and be sure to register! […]
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What can Enterprise Architects Learn from Steve Jobs?
I was at the Architecture Summit this weekend and we spun up a roundtable topic based on Steve Jobs. I quickly stepped back and reflected more precisely on the topic of what we as Enterprise Architects can learn from Steve…