Because enterprise architecture is often represented in principles, policies, and technology choices, the concept of it can be hard for managers and decision makers to grasp. The authors of this chapter came out with a “core diagram.” The core diagram is a high-level view of the processes, data, and technologies constituting the desired foundation for execution. It is supposed to help managers understand their company’s architecture. I think this relates to one of the foundational challenges of IT, which is taking concepts or information that can be complex and representing them in a simplified way so that managers can understand and make decisions regarding them or off of them.
When designing the enterprise architecture it is important to take into account the organization’s operating model and what their goals are. The enterprise architecture “is the organizing logic for business processes and IT infrastructure reflecting the integration and standardization requirements of the company’s operating model” (Ross, Weill, Robertson). Staying within the scope of the operating model will allow the company to build a better base that will allow them to adapt as time goes on with new regulations, laws, technology, or business goals.
One key takeaway is that it is imperative for senior management to discuss the entity’s operating model to clearly identify core process, shared data and technologies in developing an integrated enterprise architecture. If done solely by IT subject matter experts, chances are it may lean towards capturing complex systems, instead of an integrated architecture model that reflects and aligns the entity’s business and IT plans.
A key point made in the Implement The Operating Model Via Enterprise Architecture article was that the enterprise architecture process should start with senior management and not by lower-skilled IT employees. Creating an operating model should be a decision made from an overview perspective instead. Some important business processes should be identifying such as the key clients, data sharing components, and core processes. The article describes enterprise architecture as an essential management tool for aligning technology and business objectives.
The operating model seems to be the key that should be considered. Top management needs to consider structures, procedures and policies to consider. THis review will help the organization implement an appropriate operating model.
Because enterprise architecture is often represented in principles, policies, and technology choices, the concept of it can be hard for managers and decision makers to grasp. The authors of this chapter came out with a “core diagram.” The core diagram is a high-level view of the processes, data, and technologies constituting the desired foundation for execution. It is supposed to help managers understand their company’s architecture. I think this relates to one of the foundational challenges of IT, which is taking concepts or information that can be complex and representing them in a simplified way so that managers can understand and make decisions regarding them or off of them.
When designing the enterprise architecture it is important to take into account the organization’s operating model and what their goals are. The enterprise architecture “is the organizing logic for business processes and IT infrastructure reflecting the integration and standardization requirements of the company’s operating model” (Ross, Weill, Robertson). Staying within the scope of the operating model will allow the company to build a better base that will allow them to adapt as time goes on with new regulations, laws, technology, or business goals.
One key takeaway is that it is imperative for senior management to discuss the entity’s operating model to clearly identify core process, shared data and technologies in developing an integrated enterprise architecture. If done solely by IT subject matter experts, chances are it may lean towards capturing complex systems, instead of an integrated architecture model that reflects and aligns the entity’s business and IT plans.
Agree! As long as the Top Down is implemented, shared and BELIEVED then it will definitely make it better.
A key point made in the Implement The Operating Model Via Enterprise Architecture article was that the enterprise architecture process should start with senior management and not by lower-skilled IT employees. Creating an operating model should be a decision made from an overview perspective instead. Some important business processes should be identifying such as the key clients, data sharing components, and core processes. The article describes enterprise architecture as an essential management tool for aligning technology and business objectives.
The operating model seems to be the key that should be considered. Top management needs to consider structures, procedures and policies to consider. THis review will help the organization implement an appropriate operating model.