This EA guide shows how to use the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) workflow to build a complete, standards-aligned Enterprise Architecture roadmap. Based on the nine-step UAF process and aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 42020, it gives CIOs and IT leaders a practical method for turning enterprise strategy into a connected roadmap leaders can trust.
It delivers roadmaps that are traceable, governance-ready, and results-driven, with practical outputs that directly support planning, investment, and execution.
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This guide gives you a step-by-step way to move from strategy to delivery. Each part of the workflow produces a clear deliverable that strengthens decisions and proves value.
- Strategic Drivers and Challenges: Frame the Why
Capture drivers, risks, and opportunities to produce a Strategic Drivers Map that aligns executives behind your roadmap. - Capabilities and Strategy: Define What to Build
Map capabilities and dependencies to create a Capability Roadmap that guides investment and resource allocation. - Operational Architectures: Shape How Work Gets Done
Document roles and workflows to build Operational Models that tie strategy to daily execution. - Services and Resources: Connect the Enablers
Define services and systems to produce Service Catalogs and Resource Profiles that inform sourcing and standards decisions. - Personnel and Security: Build People and Protection In
Model roles and controls to create Personnel and Security Architectures that strengthen alignment and compliance. - Projects and Realization: Deliver Measurable Outcomes
Link projects to architecture elements to produce a Portfolio Map and Realization Views that connect investments to results.
Every step delivers a roadmap artifact you can show, defend, and use to guide enterprise execution.
