A dead-simple IT Governance framework
When I discuss about Enterprise Architecture I always talk about the governance at the same…
A simple way to create capability maps
When I was working in consulting I had the luxury of a large group of…
Benefits: The holy grail of architecture?
Let’s talk about benefit monitoring. Most organizations will require you to promise some kind of…
How to engage the CXO level on Architecture
Whenever I tell people about all the benefits of engaging the C-level on architecture the…
What is the right reporting level for Enterprise Architecture?
Where should the Chief Enterprise Architect sit within the organization? The two most common places…
Why you have to transform yourself to transform your architecture
The measure of intelligence is the ability to changeAlbert Einstein Our desire to change is…
How to make good decisions in strategy and architecture
There is a very simple textbook process on how a strategic decision becomes reality: “The…
How much should you talk to your CXO?
How much time should you spend talking to “management” as an architect? Some would argue…
An Enterprise Architecture Checklist to Challenge Business Strategy
McKinsey developed the ten timeless tests for strategy (Chris Bradley et al., 2011). In the…
Are you working on the right problem?
Enterprise Architecture is often about tackling intricate problems. Unfortunately, many people get too excited about…
The Invisible Architect: Why Enterprise Architecture Struggles to Make an Impact
In the realm of business strategy, the concept of a sales funnel is well-known. To…
Business Capabilities: Office decoration or action plan?
In the post from last week I shared some thoughts on business capabilities and why…