In this next podcast in the “EA Rediscovered” series we will address various organizational models for Solutions Architects. Should they report directly to a centralized EA team, provisioned as needed to guide project designs? Should they report directly to development group leaders and be permanently resident in those communities? We are asked this question on an almost daily … Read more
Below you will see the content of a previous post, reposted for a couple of reasons. One, I had a recent conversation with a client about this topic which brought it to front of mind. Second, I have been having a lot of conversations with clients, prospects, George, and some of our peers regarding the … Read more
There are a few characteristics of an effective Enterprise Architecture (as well as IT Architecture) practice and its artifacts that must be established and maintained throughout its existence. In order to be effective, EA and ITA need to influence investment decision-making at the portfolio level. This means being able to show the impact of investment … Read more
What value does the EA function provide to the enterprise? That question consistently ranks in the top ten list of most frequently asked EA questions. The answer to the question depends on who is asking and what answer they expect to hear based on their personal and professional interpretation of the word “value”. A systematic, multi-part approach to addressing the value question can lend clarity.
Enterprise Architecture as long been considered a planning discipline. Many times when asked about the value of EA, people will comment with the old axiom, “What is the value of a plan?” While there is certainly some inherent value in the artifacts, processes, and relationships developed by EA in and of themselves, the real benefits … Read more