Introducing strategy elements
The strategy layer uses elements for modeling strategy artifacts, just like all the other layers. Strategy elements are also of two types, structural and behavioral, just like the elements in other layers. In this section, we will explore the four elements of the strategy layer, which are as follows:
- Capabilities
- Value streams
- Courses of action
- Resources
As we learn about these elements, we will elaborate on each one, with examples to help you understand how to use them to develop strategy models in your work environment. We will start with capabilities.
Defining capabilities
"A capability represents an ability that an active structure element, such as an organization, person, or system, possesses" (https://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/archimate3-doc/chap07.html#_Toc10045359).
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