Enterprise Architecture Metrics
This paper discusses key metrics to measure and communicate the value of enterprise architecture to stakeholders.
August 27, 2013
The “Enterprise Architecture Assessment” category in the CIO Reference Library is a collection of articles and documents that focus on the importance of conducting EA assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization’s EA initiatives. This category is designed for IT executives and other business leaders seeking to understand better how to conduct EA assessments and use the results to improve EA initiatives.
The articles and documents in this category cover a wide range of topics related to EA assessment, such as:
EA assessment frameworks include an overview of different EA assessment frameworks, such as TOGAF and Zachman, and how they can be used to assess the effectiveness of EA initiatives.
EA assessment components: This includes an overview of the different components of an EA assessment, such as strategy alignment, governance, organization, and IT portfolio management.
Benefits of EA assessment: This includes an overview of the benefits of conducting an EA assessment, such as identifying areas for improvement, better alignment of IT and business strategies, and improved decision-making.
EA assessment tools: This includes an overview of the different EA assessment tools available, such as maturity models and self-assessment questionnaires, and how they can be used to evaluate EA effectiveness.
EA assessment implementation: This includes strategies for implementing EA assessments within organizations, such as establishing assessment criteria, engaging stakeholders, and using the results to improve EA initiatives.
Overall, the “Enterprise Architecture Assessment” category is a valuable resource for any IT executive or business leader seeking to understand better how to assess the effectiveness of EA initiatives. The resources in this category provide insights into the fundamental concepts of EA assessment, practical guidance for conducting assessments, and strategies for using the results to improve EA initiatives. By performing regular EA assessments, organizations can identify areas for improvement, achieve better alignment of IT and business strategies, and achieve better outcomes.
IT Architecture Capability Maturity Model
This paper introduces an IT Architecture Capability Maturity Model (CMM) which provides a framework of key components of an effective IT Architecture process. This CMM presents an evolutionary model to improve IT Architecture process that starts out in an ad hoc state, transforms into an immature process, and then finally becomes a well-defined, disciplined, and mature process.
June 12, 2013
Comprehensive TOGAF-Based Enterprise Architecture Maturity Assessment Framework
This detailed framework provides a TOGAF-based structured approach for evaluating the maturity of Enterprise Architecture practices, focusing on process efficiency and documentation quality.
June 12, 2013
Managing Complexity in Enterprise Architecture (Part III)
Part I introduced the Simple Iterative Partitions approach to enterprise architecture planning and Part II detailed its application. This paper discusses implementation considerations when using the SIP approach and the implications of introducing this concept in the organization.
October 24, 2012
Managing Complexity in Enterprise Architecture (Part I)
This paper introduces a new approach to enterprise architecture planning called simple iterative partitions whose purpose is to reduce and manage the complexity in the process and its outcome.
October 24, 2012
Managing Complexity in Enterprise Architecture (Part II)
Part I introduced the Simple Iterative Partitions approach to enterprise architecture planning. This paper dives deeper into the mathematical model supporting the SIP approach and discusses ways to test enterprise architecture against this model.
October 24, 2012
What a CIO Must Ask Their Enterprise Architect
The author presents a set of questions that a CIO should ask their enterprise architecture team to make sure that their enterprise architecture is designed to deliver business value.
July 18, 2012
DoD Business Enterprise Architecture Compliance Guide
The DoD Business Enterprise Architecture: Compliance Guidance for BEA 7.0 (“Guidance”) provides guidance on how to assess and document Defense Business System (DBS) compliance to the Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA).
June 17, 2011
Enterprise Architecture Maturity Assessment: A Practical Dashboard Approach
Learn a unique dashboard based approach for evaluating the maturity of enterprise architecture in organizations. Essential for IT professionals seeking to enhance decision-making and align IT with business goals
April 28, 2011
Enterprise Architecture Maturity Assessment Case Study
This case study uses Gartner’s Enterprise Architecture Program Maturity Self Assessment Framework and tools to conduct a detailed assessment of the enterprise architecture program at the State of Oregon
April 28, 2011
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