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What’s the use of getting certified?

February 18, 2011 by Open Group

In the business architect profession, mistakes can have severe consequences. As such, it is only reasonable for customers to demand some kind of impartial proof of our professional skills. Continue reading →

Categories Architecture, certification, Certifications, Enterprise Architecture, IT certification, ITAC, ITSC, professional skills, The Open Group Conference Tags business architects

T-Shaped people

February 17, 2011 by Open Group

T-shaped people work well in teams because they can see a situation from a different perspective, can reduce bottlenecks, fill skills gaps and take on new skill sets quickly. This then leads to higher team productivity and greater flexibility. Therefor…

Categories Certifications, Enterprise Architecture, generalizing specialists, HR, IT, IT Specialist, ITSC, professional skills, skills and experience, T-shaped people, The Open Group

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