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Enterprise Architecture Governance Collection

The “Enterprise Architecture Governance” category in the CIO Reference Library is a collection of articles and documents that provide insights into the importance of Enterprise Architecture (EA) governance and best practices for developing effective EA governance frameworks. This category is designed for IT executives and other business leaders seeking to better understand how to govern their EA initiatives and achieve better alignment between IT and business goals.

The articles and documents in this category cover a wide range of topics related to EA governance, such as:

  • The importance of EA governance: This includes articles that explore the importance of EA governance in achieving better alignment between IT and business goals, improving decision-making, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Best practices for EA governance: This includes articles that guide developing effective EA governance frameworks, such as establishing roles and responsibilities, defining decision-making processes, and implementing performance metrics.
  • EA governance and IT service management: This includes articles that explore the relationship between EA governance and IT service management (ITSM) and how the two can be integrated to achieve better outcomes.
  • EA governance and digital transformation: This includes articles exploring how EA governance can support digital transformation initiatives, such as cloud migration and adopting emerging technologies.
  • EA governance case studies include articles and documents that provide real-world examples of successful EA governance frameworks within organizations across various industries and sectors.

Overall, the “Enterprise Architecture Governance” category is a valuable resource for IT executives and other business leaders seeking to develop effective EA governance frameworks that align with their business goals and objectives. The resources in this category provide insights into the importance of EA governance, guidance on developing effective frameworks, and real-world examples of successful initiatives. By implementing effective EA governance frameworks, organizations can achieve better alignment between IT and business goals, improve decision-making, and achieve better outcomes.

How To Create An Effective Enterprise Architecture Project Charter

How to Create an Effective Enterprise Architecture Project Charter: A Practical Guide

A comprehensive guide on the fundamentals of an Enterprise Architecture Project Charter, its key components, how to create one, and its impact on project success.
Cover of the guide 'Board and Enterprise Architecture: The 5Ws of Governance and Collaboration,' featuring a diagram of Board, CIO, and IT decision rights.

The Role of the Board in Enterprise Architecture: Where Strategy Succeeds or Fails

Most Enterprise Architecture materials focus on describing architecture. This guide focuses on governing it.

“Board and Enterprise Architecture: The 5Ws of Governance and Collaboration” treats EA as a leadership discipline. It addresses the friction between CIO accountability and Board oversight, helping you establish defensible governance boundaries before critical decisions stall. Move from reactive compliance to proactive leadership alignment. Excellent Read! (55+ pgs)

February 6, 2026
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Practical Guide to Agile Enterprise Architecture Governance

This practical guide to agile enterprise architecture governance redefines traditional governance models by embedding flexibility, collaboration, and outcome-based practices. It offers actionable strategies for aligning EA with business goals, enabling cross-team agility, and scaling governance across dynamic digital environments.

March 26, 2025
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A Framework for Enterprise Architecture Management

This Enterprise Architecture Management Framework offers a structured, flexible approach to managing enterprise architecture. Using BEAMS, organizations can align business and IT strategies, fostering agility and growth. This guide covers everything from creating a tailored EA function to ensuring continuous adaptation and improvement, making it an essential tool for CIOs and enterprise architects. Learn how to reduce costs, improve project execution, and enhance strategic agility with this framework.

October 23, 2019

How to Implement Enterprise Architecture Governance?

This presentation provides an overview of enterprise architecture governance, discusses its key components, describes its benefits, and details an implementation model. Very good resource for the CIO.

October 23, 2019
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