Vision Report

Lead A High-Performing Enterprise Architecture And Portfolio Practice

Architecture Must Drive Organizational Outcomes

February 16th, 2024
Charles Betz, VP, Research Director
Charles Betz VP, Research Director
David Mooter, Principal Analyst
David Mooter Principal Analyst
Margo Visitacion, Vice President, Principal Analyst
Margo Visitacion Vice President, Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Paul McKay , Glenn O'Donnell , Charlie Dai , Sam Higgins , Diego Lo Giudice , Michele Goetz , Stéphane Vanrechem , Benjamin Nagle , Marissa Fritz

Summary

Enterprise architecture remains a critical capability for organizations operating at scale and over long time horizons. However, many digital and IT professionals view enterprise architecture (EA) as a roadblock that adds no real value. High-performing EA teams must connect their work clearly to business value and business outcomes and remain grounded in core principles. Only then can EA translate its capabilities into clear services that provide value to digitally transforming organizations.

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