Trends Report

Effective Architecture Delivers Business, Not Technology, Outcomes

Link Capabilities, Processes, And Value Streams For The Greatest Business Impact

September 13th, 2023
Sam Higgins, Principal Analyst
Sam Higgins Principal Analyst
With contributors:
Matthew Guarini , Gordon Barnett , Aidan Riga , Bill Nagel

Summary

Technology executives who only use a process-oriented model of the organization are shortchanging their business counterparts by creating limited views of their operational and strategic environments. Value streams and business capability views can create a broader and more valuable platform for strategic discussions and executive decision-making. Tech execs and enterprise architecture (EA) leaders should use a combination of value stream, business capability, and process viewpoints to best articulate options for achieving business outcomes.

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