ABSTRACT
Organizations today exist in an environment of unprecedented change. They do so against a backdrop of a global, competitive marketplace, the fast-paced enablement of technology, amplified regulation and accelerating organizational complexity. Many organizations are addressing change in a sub-optimal way and they are operating without a clear view of where their operational risks lie. It is these dynamics that are leading organizations to recognise and embrace Business Architecture. Despite this environment, Business Architecture can be a difficult ’sell’ - it is often perceived to be abstract and lacking in tangible delivery. To succeed, Business Architecture must be pragmatic and, to be sustainable, it must focus on achieving long-term value and, at the same time, recognise the shorter-term tactical needs of the organisation. With these challenges in mind, this book provides a practical guide on how to employ Business Architecture and how to build a balanced proposition that delivers value to a broad range of stakeholders. As the book states, Business Architecture should not be practised in isolation, nor should it be thought of as a one-off process; it needs to be woven into the fabric of the organization. And so the authors illustrate the opportunities for weaving the Business Architecture Practice into this fabric through the various stakeholders and life cycles that exist, both formally and informally, within an organization. Whilst recognizing best practice, this book explores a new, inspirational level of Business Architecture whilst acknowledging that the best way to realize the vision is one step at a time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |8 pages
Introduction
part |36 pages
The Rationale for Business Architecture
chapter |8 pages
Recognizing Today's Business Dynamics
chapter |10 pages
Positioning for Change
chapter |12 pages
Managing Complexity
chapter |4 pages
Delivering Value
part |40 pages
Integrating Business Architecture into the Organization
chapter |14 pages
Architecture Stakeholders
chapter |24 pages
Life Cycles
part |20 pages
Describing Business Architecture
chapter |10 pages
Architecture Levels
chapter |8 pages
Business Architecture Outputs
part |45 pages
Architecture Building Blocks
chapter |36 pages
The Elements of a Business Architecture
chapter |7 pages
Building Views of the Organization
part |38 pages
Practising Business Architecture
chapter |20 pages
Overcoming the Barriers to Business Architecture
chapter |10 pages
The Business Architect
chapter |6 pages
Establishing Business Architecture as a Practice
part |52 pages
Architecture Resources