We Must Make Enterprise Architecture Lean
The advent of lean processes from Toyota in the last century have had a long ranging impact. From just-in-time inventory…
The European EABOK and Enterprise Architecture Pattern Catalog
A number of years ago, I joined up with a small group of architects determined to create an EABOK (Enterprise…
Alternatives to the EPSC Model
The Enterprise Partner Supplier Customer (EPSC) Model sits as a core concept of Enterprise Architecture. It is so much at…
Climbing the ladder from EITA to EA
One of the most common problems in Enterprise Architecture, and one I get asked about routinely, is the “ladder” problem. …
The Purpose of an Enterprise Architecture Framework
Can Social Media create new ideas? Here’s an example where the answer is “yes.” I recently blogged about EA models,…
The “Right” Representation of the EA Value Cycle
In the world of Enterprise Architecture, we are still creating “shared” understanding of how to tell our stakeholders what we…
Humility and the Art of Enterprise Architecture
As a lot, Enterprise Architects are not terribly humble people. We name frameworks after ourselves, and sometimes go to great…
Rumination on the concept of “best practice”
I heard some very interesting talks today from Len Fehskens and Jeff Scott at the Open Group conference. One thing…
Many (flawed) Definitions of Business Architecture
Not long ago, I attempted to create a refined definition of “business architecture.” I felt compelled to do so because…
Taking a Careful Slice – Defining Business Architecture
I’m putting together my presentations for TechEd New Zealand, one of which is titled “Business Architecture for Non Architects.” In…