Enterprise architecture plays a crucial role in managing and addressing business complexity, which in turn can have a significant impact on business performance. ​ By implementing effective enterprise architecture practices, organizations can navigate through complexity, optimize resource allocation, improve operational efficiency, and achieve better business performance outcomes. ​ Higher levels of enterprise architecture maturity are […]

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and enterprise architecture (EA) are two complementary approaches to systems transformation planning. MBSE is a systems engineering methodology that uses models to represent the system, its environment, and its stakeholders. EA is a business discipline that deals with the structure and behavior of an organization. The main differences between MBSE and […]

Enterprise and solutions architect work in environments shaped by ever-increasing worldwide volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) coupled with the accelerating consumerization of solution development. Therefore, stakeholders are no longer content to request guidance from experts and wait for a response before acting; they want architects who can engage, figure out what frameworks and solutions […]

When I introduce myself in EA training courses, I mention something that may seem unrelated: my aviation career. I started taking flying lessons when I was 16, having just received my driver’s license, necessary to transport me to and from the Plano Airport in Texas. My father was my first instructor, and I was his […]

Enterprise architects often find themselves navigating a labyrinth of complexities when it comes to stakeholder management. From differing definitions of who is a stakeholder to the evolving expectations of leadership, this landscape can pose significant hurdles to progress and overall organizational alignment. The Challenge of Defining Stakeholders A seemingly simple question lies at the heart […]

In recent Digital Transformation consulting engagements with small banks, there was a consistent chorus to simplify methodologies used for much larger ones. While right-sizing the methodology is key to the different context, digital transformation success still hinges on alignment within the bank itself, which means a comprehensive architecture approach is still essential, e.g.: Business Architecture: […]

Businesses today face a relentless stream of technological evolution. The successful ones are those embracing technology-led strategies to redefine their products and solutions. In this dynamic environment, Enterprise Architecture (EA) is the backbone supporting businesses striving to achieve sustainable growth, innovation, and agility. The Challenge: A Complex Tapestry The transformation journey is complex. The vast […]

A new model of work for Enterprise and Solution Architects can already be foreseen and will become fully workable with support from GenAI type of tools within 2 years. It will require necessary adaptation from our community as it implies new additional skills that do not appear yet in SFIA 8.0 competency model or in […]

Based on job descriptions posted on recruiting websites, it is easy to get confused about the role of enterprise architects (EAs) versus solutions architects (SAs). Both types of postings often require years of experience in specific industries, business applications, programming languages, and infrastructure technologies, as well as skills such as communication, project management and leadership […]