Initiating and evolving an EA practice in organizations

To manage the complexity of constant change and to align organizations toward a single goal, EA is widely applied as a planning and governance technique.

EA for the enterprise, not just the architects

When it comes to convincing business leaders that EA is valuable, there is no big secret. Demonstrate how stakeholder decisions are impacted by greater availability and quality of data. Think of your stakeholders’ questions as you plan your EA capabilities.

Start with real business problems

Traditional EA has a reputation for being too expensive and technical, causing widespread perceptions that it hinders business growth. Business challenges must be addressed by your EA initiatives to succeed. We must consider how we frame the EA’s value in terms of business performance.

Build decisions on data, not opinion

In addition to traditional, complex tools that only a few can understand, EA still depends...