For Enterprise Architecture Professionals

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	March 13, 2007 Demystifying EA Programs by Gene Leganza with Randy Heffner, Jost Hoppermann, Mike Gilpin, Henry Peyret, Megan Daniels	Average: 9  (9 ratings)

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Executive Summary

Enterprise architects must advance a strategic, enterprisewide agenda in the context of siloed interests and a "show me the money" attitude toward the business value of projects. The going is never easy, but leading enterprises build upon executive support with carefully crafted organizations and processes that nudge the enterprise toward strategic goals, one tactical decision at a time. The key to success is keeping one eye on the architecture itself and one eye on politics and business goals to ensure that the program delivers tangible and visible value. When facing such challenges, enterprise architects have a number of common questions about setting up and managing enterprise architecture (EA) programs, which we answer herein.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. Do organizations have several levels of architect positions?
• 2. What can organizations use to measure the impact of their EA programs?
• 3. What are best practices regarding EA organizational design?
• 4. What are some effective ways to find and interpret business goals for EA strategy?
• 5. Is certification a major factor in hiring architects?
• 6. What is the recommended process to develop and manage technical architecture content?
• 7. What is the best way to segment an enterprise architecture?
• 8. What are best practices for conducting architecture reviews?
• 9. What is the appropriate size and composition of an architecture review board?
• 10. What are the major EA tools vendors?

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