Summary

Traditional EA is strongly focused on adopting off-the-shelf EA frameworks. Framework-driven EA is dogmatically documentation-centric, forcing enterprise architects to produce a multitude of fine-grained models and documents with a longer lead time to realize value. Most of the organizations embarking on this route fail miserably to deliver their promises and value to enterprises. Therefore, framework-centric EA is no longer best suited for organizations driving agility.

Agile enterprise architects use Agile practices to operate EA. They stick to the five key principles – lean-Agile, value-driven, data-driven, collaboration, and intertwined IT delivery processes. They break down issues into smaller chunks, use iterations, and focus on delivering value with the shortest possible lead time. Agile enterprise architects balance between providing customer value faster and in a sustainable way. They use the DIMD approach for data-driven decisions with a lean-Agile mindset...