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.
“Enterprise Architecture (EA) is an immature discipline and possibly getting even more immature. As the scope of EA extends beyond the areas that IT-centric efforts are prepared for (data, app, infrastructure), the competency, credibility and effectiveness of an EA team may decrease. However, there are a variety of ways to increase these characteristics for EA … Read more
Many EA programs we examine suffer from one problem; they are mired in the details of a few narrow problem spaces and, as a result, are not as broadly focused as they should be. A simple narrative-based analysis can help EA teams find the right level of detail for their work. The narrative, while deceptively simple, reveals … Read more
“Enterprise Architecture (EA) is an immature discipline and possibly getting even more immature. As the scope of EA extends beyond the areas that IT-centric efforts are prepared for (data, app, infrastructure), the competency, credibility and effectiveness of an EA team may decrease. However, there are a variety of ways to increase these characteristics for EA … Read more
I am pleased to have been invited to join Ronald Ross, Roger Burlton and many other noted speakers to present at this year’s Business Rules Forumat the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. I will be presenting on Monday, November 2 during the all-day Business Alignment Symposium and also participating in a panel discussion with the … 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 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