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Organizational Sustainability
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When we talk about sustainability, most of us probably think about environmental sustainability. Reducing carbon emissions, using fewer resources, moving towards a circular economy, and so on. But there is another form of sustainability that deserves more attention: the organizational sustainability. Can an organization continue to create value when the world around it changes? Can…
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Why Architecture Frameworks Matter
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If there is one statement that has become increasingly common on social media platforms, conference stages, and architecture forums, it is this: We don’t need architecture frameworks anymore. Some argue that frameworks are outdated. Others describe them as bureaucratic, heavyweight, or simply incompatible with agile ways of working. According to some, frameworks like the TOGAF®…
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EA… Wait… What?
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If you spend enough time in Enterprise Architecture, you will eventually encounter a curious phenomenon. Almost everyone supports the idea of Enterprise Architecture. Almost nobody agrees on what it actually is. Some executives believe Enterprise Architecture is primarily about technology standards. Others expect it to deliver target architectures within weeks. Some see it as an…
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The Modern Enterprise Architect
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There was a time when the Enterprise Architect was easy to identify. They were the ones with the largest diagrams. The most boxes and arrows. The most opinions about standards. They could quote frameworks like scripture and had a sixth sense for spotting an unauthorized integration. If something wasn’t aligned to the target architecture, they…
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Creating Enterprise and Architecture Principles
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Within an Enterprise Architecture approach, principles serve as a foundation for designing flexible and scalable architectures that align with business goals and objectives. They ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards and are able to reduce complexity and duplication by enforcing standardization and interoperability. Principles provide clarity, consistency, and direction in decision-making, ensuring alignment between…
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Let’s Talk Enterprise Architecture
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If you want to start an Enterprise Architecture conversation properly, the best move is to begin by agreeing on language before agreeing on solutions. Terminology is never a trivial preface — it is part of the architecture itself. Words define boundaries, and boundaries determine decisions. A surprising number of failed architecture initiatives do not collapse…
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More Practicality, Less Theory
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Enterprise Architecture frameworks are rarely questioned at the conceptual level. Most architects accept their value. Many organizations reference them explicitly. Certifications remain popular, methods are well known, and the language of architecture has become increasingly standardized across the profession. Yet something interesting happens when these frameworks enter daily practice: the translation becomes challenging, resulting in…
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A Scrapbook of Past Projects
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Enterprise Architecture has a reputation problem. Not because it lacks rigor or structure — quite the opposite. But because too often, architecture feels like something that exists next to the organization rather than within it. Diagrams live in tools, standards sit in documents, and architectural knowledge slowly fragments across folders, platforms, and people’s heads. It’s…
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Starting Your Career in EA
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Embarking on a career in Enterprise Architecture can feel a bit like being handed a map of a city you’ve never visited, and being told that every street, alley, and café is critical. You’re then asked to solve a mystery. To put it in simple terms: starting your career in EA can be a challenge!…
