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Lisa Pratico recently shared profound insights at BIL-T that are shaping the future of business architecture and enterprise architecture within the digital transformation landscape. Her discussion underscored the indispensable role of integrating business architecture within enterprise architecture to ensure agility, innovation, and strategic alignment in today's dynamic business environment. The distinction between what a business can do and how it accomplishes these tasks is pivotal for transformation. This separation highlights the essential nature of business architecture in enabling organizations to navigate evolving market conditions with flexibility and foresight. She emphasized the emerging strategy of composability, which increases business agility by adapting to dynamic market conditions through modular, flexible, and self-contained building blocks. This approach is critical as businesses strive to retain and acquire customers and employees in a digitally advanced world. Lisa A. Pratico's insights illuminate the path forward for enterprise architecture, highlighting the importance of a strategic, integrated approach to business and technology. As we navigate the complexities of digital transformation, her expertise offers a beacon for organizations aiming to remain competitive and agile in the digital era. Let's embrace these insights and embark on a journey towards a more adaptable, innovative, and strategically aligned future. #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseArchitecture #BusinessArchitecture #Composability #Innovation #Strategy

📑 Myth 3: Business architecture is all about IT and systems Business architecture serves as the link between IT systems and business operations, offering organizations a holistic view of their internal workings. By identifying and connecting business structure, value streams, capabilities, information concepts and units - along with establishing goals to be achieved through effective use of these elements- businesses can gain clarity for improved efficiency in achieving optimal performance. While business architecture does involve IT and systems, it is not only limited to these areas. Business architecture also includes a company's goals, resources, structure, and more. This field uses models, diagrams and narratives to explain the business landscape in detail to people involved in the company - from senior decision makers to junior team members. The goal of business architecture is to give organisations clarity on their aims and provide leaders with insight into how best they can achieve these aims. Business architects are the bridge between business and IT, combining expertise in both areas to create a detailed breakdown of an organisation. Through utilising models, diagrams and narratives they can strategically identify areas for improvement before providing visualisation support that aligns technology with organisational objectives ℹ️ Read more in the link below http://bit.ly/3kLLeji #businessarchitect #businessarchitecture #agorainsights

📑 Myth 3: Business architecture is all about IT and systems Business architecture serves as the link between IT systems and business operations, offering organizations a holistic view of their internal workings. By identifying and connecting business structure, value streams, capabilities, information concepts and units - along with establishing goals to be achieved through effective use of these elements- businesses can gain clarity for improved efficiency in achieving optimal performance. While business architecture does involve IT and systems, it is not only limited to these areas. Business architecture also includes a company's goals, resources, structure, and more. This field uses models, diagrams and narratives to explain the business landscape in detail to people involved in the company - from senior decision makers to junior team members. The goal of business architecture is to give organisations clarity on their aims and provide leaders with insight into how best they can achieve these aims. Business architects are the bridge between business and IT, combining expertise in both areas to create a detailed breakdown of an organisation. Through utilising models, diagrams and narratives they can strategically identify areas for improvement before providing visualisation support that aligns technology with organisational objectives ℹ️ Read more in the link below http://bit.ly/3kLLeji #businessarchitect #businessarchitecture #agorainsights

Join us for a captivating session at the upcoming Enterprise Architecture & Business Process Management Conference, 3 - 6 June 2024. Get ready for Iain Windle, Head of Business Architecture at Janus Henderson Investors Get ready to embark on a transformative journey as Mr. Windle shares invaluable insights on "100 Days that Matter - Establishing a Business Architecture Practice." 🔍 Session Description: Ever wondered how to effectively introduce business architecture to a global financial services organisation? Look no further! In this engaging case study format session, Mr. Windle will delve into the intricacies of establishing a robust business architecture practice. Tailored for professionals contemplating the integration of business architecture into their own organisations, whether at the nascent stage or in the midst of evolution, this session promises to be enlightening and empowering. Key topics to be explored include: 1️⃣ The plan vs. reality: Unveiling the initial priorities and navigating the dynamic landscape of change over time. 2️⃣ The 'work to be done': Delving into the critical aspects of the business that demanded immediate attention, from strategic impact assessments to technology-related challenges. 3️⃣ The role of architecture reference models, standards, and frameworks: Understanding their significance and practical steps to ensure comprehension among technical and non-technical stakeholders. 4️⃣ Considerations of technology: Examining the tools utilised to record, apply, and communicate business architecture, with a focus on delivering rapid value and assessing long-term needs. 5️⃣ Successes and lessons learned: Gain valuable insights from the triumphs and trials encountered during the journey of change implementation, offering actionable takeaways for your own organisational environment. Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from a seasoned expert and equip yourself with the tools and strategies needed to drive impactful change within your organisation. See you there! View Agenda & Register: https://lnkd.in/ekbrT3Ju #EABPM24 #EA #BPM #BusinessArchitecture #Transformation #SuccessStories #LessonsLearned Shane McGlynn Anna Slater Andrew M. EJ H.

📑 Myth 3: Business architecture is all about IT and systems Business architecture serves as the link between IT systems and business operations, offering organizations a holistic view of their internal workings. By identifying and connecting business structure, value streams, capabilities, information concepts and units - along with establishing goals to be achieved through effective use of these elements- businesses can gain clarity for improved efficiency in achieving optimal performance. While business architecture does involve IT and systems, it is not only limited to these areas. Business architecture also includes a company's goals, resources, structure, and more. This field uses models, diagrams and narratives to explain the business landscape in detail to people involved in the company - from senior decision makers to junior team members. The goal of business architecture is to give organisations clarity on their aims and provide leaders with insight into how best they can achieve these aims. Business architects are the bridge between business and IT, combining expertise in both areas to create a detailed breakdown of an organisation. Through utilising models, diagrams and narratives they can strategically identify areas for improvement before providing visualisation support that aligns technology with organisational objectives ℹ️ Read more in the link below http://bit.ly/3kLLeji #businessarchitect #businessarchitecture #agorainsights

📑 Myth 3: Business architecture is all about IT and systems Business architecture serves as the link between IT systems and business operations, offering organizations a holistic view of their internal workings. By identifying and connecting business structure, value streams, capabilities, information concepts and units - along with establishing goals to be achieved through effective use of these elements- businesses can gain clarity for improved efficiency in achieving optimal performance. While business architecture does involve IT and systems, it is not only limited to these areas. Business architecture also includes a company's goals, resources, structure, and more. This field uses models, diagrams and narratives to explain the business landscape in detail to people involved in the company - from senior decision makers to junior team members. The goal of business architecture is to give organisations clarity on their aims and provide leaders with insight into how best they can achieve these aims. Business architects are the bridge between business and IT, combining expertise in both areas to create a detailed breakdown of an organisation. Through utilising models, diagrams and narratives they can strategically identify areas for improvement before providing visualisation support that aligns technology with organisational objectives ℹ️ Read more in the link below http://bit.ly/3kLLeji #businessarchitect #businessarchitecture #agorainsights

📑 Myth 1 - Business Architecture is only for Large Organisations Business architecture is not just for large organisations – in fact, it can be used by businesses of all sizes. The key benefits of business architecture are that it can help organisations to understand and improve their business, regardless of size. Business architects use a variety of simple and complex tools and techniques to capture an organisation's structure, value stream, policies, capabilities, and more which can then be used to identify areas for improvement.  Business architecture can help small businesses improve, create business blueprints, and become more efficient. For example, a business architect could help a small business develop new strategies for product development by creating business blueprints that show how the company's capabilities and initiatives are related. By establishing efficient business practices and defining the relationships between stakeholders and roles, they can ensure that new products and services offered by the company match its strategic business plan. ℹ️ Read more in the link below http://bit.ly/3kLLeji #businessarchitect #businessarchitecture #agorainsights

What is #businessarchitecture and why is it vital for modern businesses? Let us share insights into the relevance, benefits, and process of implementing business architecture within an organisation, we'll provide compelling reasons why it's crucial for business success in a rapidly evolving corporate landscape.

Business Capabilities, Business Capability Models, Business Capability Heat Maps, Capability Flows, Capability Footprints, System Capabilities, and I can, of course, list many other "capability" oriented phrases and ideas. The fundamental question we will address in this video presentation is, what is a "Capability," and is it a result of a solid Business Architecture Framework and Methodology, or is it more of a "declarative" used for some business or technology purpose? I believe you know that our answer is the former – it is actually an "output" – a result – of a Business Architecture. The primary result of a Business Architecture is business-aligned capabilities, developed through the Business Architecture that will enable Business Strategy. And of course, we will have two states – the required Capabilities needed to enable that Business Strategy and the "as is" Capabilities the business now has as its current assets. This will begin with a comprehensive definition of a Business Capability and its components, an example of analyzing an organization's Business Capability Ability, and what organizations need to do to develop Business Capabilities through solid analysis techniques. Which comes first – Business Architecture or Business Capabilities? Watch the full video presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gsAEXQuW #BusinessArchitecture #BusinessArchitect #BACOE

Business Capabilities, Business Capability Models, Business Capability Heat Maps, Capability Flows, Capability Footprints, System Capabilities, and I can, of course, list many other "capability" oriented phrases and ideas. The fundamental question we will address in this video presentation is, what is a "Capability," and is it a result of a solid Business Architecture Framework and Methodology, or is it more of a "declarative" used for some business or technology purpose? I believe you know that our answer is the former – it is actually an "output" – a result – of a Business Architecture. The primary result of a Business Architecture is business-aligned capabilities, developed through the Business Architecture that will enable Business Strategy. And of course, we will have two states – the required Capabilities needed to enable that Business Strategy and the "as is" Capabilities the business now has as its current assets. This will begin with a comprehensive definition of a Business Capability and its components, an example of analyzing an organization's Business Capability Ability, and what organizations need to do to develop Business Capabilities through solid analysis techniques. Which comes first – Business Architecture or Business Capabilities? Watch the full video presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eqm5a-S5 #BusinessArchitecture #BusinessArchitect #BACOE