Enterprise Architecture Fundamentals

A 2007 Gartner survey found that 40% of all enterprise architecture efforts were failing or had failed. One of the primary reasons for these failed attempts at enterprise architecture is that no one really knows what it is or how to properly establish and run an effective enterprise architecture program. Interestingly enough, a 2015 Gartner survey showed that 70% of all businesses were looking to start or restart their enterprise architecture programs. That’s where this workshop comes in.

Enterprise architecture is more than drawing lots of enterprise-level future-state architecture diagrams – it is about being able to bridge the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, integrate systems across the enterprise, consolidate information from various systems, and knowing when and how to use enterprise architecture models. In this workshop you'll learn what enterprise architecture is, the modern role of an enterprise architect, and the steps involved in creating en effective enterprise architecture.

Introduction

• Enterprise architecture context
• Enterprise architecture goals
• Do you need enterprise architecture?
• Enterprise architecture roadmap
  
  

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks & Tools

• Framework purpose and goals
• Zachman
• TOGAF
• TAFIM
  
  

Enterprise Architecture Models

• IT capabilities models
• Information models
• Prioritization models
• Initiative models
• Enterprise model synergy
  
  

Enterprise Architecture Strategies

• Prescriptive strategy
• Classic alternatives strategy
• Distributed strategy
• Durable interface strategy
  
  

Transforming the Enterprise

• Architectural roadmaps
• Organizational roadmaps
• Technical roadmaps
• Business automation roadmaps
• Roadmap synergy
• Roadmap vitality assessment
  
  

Creating a Modern EA Practice

• Introducing agility to your EA practice
• Evolving the enterprise
• Breaking down barriers
• What doesn’t work
• Skills required for an enterprise architect
• EA as a business or technical function
  
  

Summary and Wrap-up

• Next steps
• Architecture resources