Most current discussions on EA Maturity focus on backward-looking metrics and score them based on levels that are similar to the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) process improvement system developed by the Systems Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Over the past several years we have started to develop a different opinion about using CMM-type assessments for enterprise architecture processes.
Recently, we have discussed the HL classes for Business Archtiecture (functions, processes, services) and Application Architecture (application classes and platforms) and Technology Architecture (domains and components). Now let’s turn to Information Architecture, not Data Architecture. In order to get started with Information Architecture, you need to identify all of the major “things” that your business … Read more
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
We’d like to thank everyone for responding to our poll from Overcoming the Tensions Between Project Staff and EA Groups. The poll is now closed and here are the findings: We have a lot of work to do on our relationships! Fully 71% responded that the relationship doesn’t exist or that there is room for improvement. There is some good news … Read more
I was speaking at an event recently and during the follow-up panel discussion, one of the audience members asked an intriguing question. “What is the role that an enterprise architect can play in helping the healthcare industry implement recently mandated standards for diagnosis codes, electronic transmissions, etc.?” This reminded me of an effort that I … Read more
I recently presented at an AOGEA chapter meeting in Michigan. The topic they asked me to present involved my view points on the profession of Enterprise Architect. I will also be presenting on this topic at the CEAF Meeting in Calgary on October 20, 2009. Title: “EA Profession: What’s Changing and What’s Not?” Enterprise Architecture … Read more
As I mentioned in my last post, I was part of a panel discussion at last month’s TOGAF event in Toronto. The podcast is now available at Interarbor Solutions, while the transcript can be found at BriefingsDirect. I would like to thank Dana Gardner of Interarbor Solutions for moderating and producing the discussion panel and … Read more