Enterprise Architecture is about discovery, clear definition and mapping of all components, to derive a robust, flexible and efficient strategic roadmap combined with a high level architecture to enable the business to operate flexibly at any time.
8 years later, to me this is still consistent. When you are explaining I visualized the explanation keeping SAP S/4 HANA implementation to an imaginary client. Well fit, though I have now new challenges to learn and adopt consistently as I progress personally. Very best lecture. By the way, I could not find the white paper in the description section. It should be very supplementary to this lecture, indeed. Thank you the team!
Frameworks... our alternative to "chaos". Now, what really gets interesting is when these frameworks interact with human behaviour. I believe that there is no such thing as "one size fits all" even at the very fundamental/basic levels but always good to know first where the box is before thinking outside of it. I guess everything falls within the spectrum of total stasis (100% conformance of processes and predictability of outcomes) and total chaos (total reactive and absolute volatility). That depends on what you want to achieve, what is controllable or not and the ecosystem (a master planned concrete jungle or a tropical rain forest).
A very good point. Human behaviour. I have experience on how tough this can be even with the best tool. I think the choice of the core team matters alot too. The culture of the company dictates the success of the tool/framework.
I apologize for being that person, but I can't help but wonder if TOGAF is just another reference model like ISO, Agile, Scrum, ITIL, etc. Please forgive my bluntness and can I get someone to educate me on the unique features that set TOGAF apart from the models I mentioned. Thank you.
Hi, I'm new in the EA world. Was Lead for implementing an EA Tool without any IT knowledge at that time. After one year my contract ended so I decided to concentrate of EA. Was advised to acquire CPSA-F which I did. Parallel to that I have been taking webinars, attending seminars, Forums and studying EA on my own. I now need the certificate to prove myself. My question is does getting the TOGAF cert. qualify me as an enterprise architect? I have many year expert knowlegde on PM and practical use of EAM tools.
Dear Aklnyl, Thanks for your comment, and an exciting journey you have gone through. Good to see you have an interest in EA. To answer your question - no, not really to be honest. The TOGAF Foundation training program will provide you a good understanding of what EA is, and how to engage as an architect. You will benefit most from this program if you are in an EA job, and are looking for guidance on how to best do this job. The TOGAF Certified program is for more experienced architects, people with a number of years of experience as an architect. So - a good move into architecture, but you will get best results if you already are in an EA role.
Thanks for the feedback. I can say that I am kind of in the EA job coz I have been advising / supporting two customers on their IT Application landscape because of my practical experience with EAM tool. Though this is a sort of volunteer thing as I am hoping to win them and start my own consulting company after I get my TOGAF cert. Which I will sit for in May. Since Jan I am spending 8 hours a day reading, writing, joining webinars, discussions on TOGAF and EAM. What do you think? I'm I on the right path?
Enterprise Architecture is about discovery, clear definition and mapping of all components, to derive a robust, flexible and efficient strategic roadmap combined with a high level architecture to enable the business to operate flexibly at any time.
8 years later, to me this is still consistent. When you are explaining I visualized the explanation keeping SAP S/4 HANA implementation to an imaginary client. Well fit, though I have now new challenges to learn and adopt consistently as I progress personally. Very best lecture. By the way, I could not find the white paper in the description section. It should be very supplementary to this lecture, indeed. Thank you the team!
This is a value-adding presentation. Thank you. I really need this presentation.
Excellent content and presentation. Thanks.
Frameworks... our alternative to "chaos". Now, what really gets interesting is when these frameworks interact with human behaviour. I believe that there is no such thing as "one size fits all" even at the very fundamental/basic levels but always good to know first where the box is before thinking outside of it.
I guess everything falls within the spectrum of total stasis (100% conformance of processes and predictability of outcomes) and total chaos (total reactive and absolute volatility). That depends on what you want to achieve, what is controllable or not and the ecosystem (a master planned concrete jungle or a tropical rain forest).
A very good point. Human behaviour. I have experience on how tough this can be even with the best tool. I think the choice of the core team matters alot too. The culture of the company dictates the success of the tool/framework.
thank you for this interesting point of view !
How can I get a copy of the slides?
That's really impressive presentation where could I get a copy please
very insightful
I apologize for being that person, but I can't help but wonder if TOGAF is just another reference model like ISO, Agile, Scrum, ITIL, etc. Please forgive my bluntness and can I get someone to educate me on the unique features that set TOGAF apart from the models I mentioned. Thank you.
where can we get the white paper mentioned .. also the slides?
Yes where ?
Hi, I'm new in the EA world. Was Lead for implementing an EA Tool without any IT knowledge at that time. After one year my contract ended so I decided to concentrate of EA. Was advised to acquire CPSA-F which I did. Parallel to that I have been taking webinars, attending seminars, Forums and studying EA on my own. I now need the certificate to prove myself. My question is does getting the TOGAF cert. qualify me as an enterprise architect? I have many year expert knowlegde on PM and practical use of EAM tools.
Dear Aklnyl,
Thanks for your comment, and an exciting journey you have gone through. Good to see you have an interest in EA.
To answer your question - no, not really to be honest. The TOGAF Foundation training program will provide you a good understanding of what EA is, and how to engage as an architect. You will benefit most from this program if you are in an EA job, and are looking for guidance on how to best do this job. The TOGAF Certified program is for more experienced architects, people with a number of years of experience as an architect.
So - a good move into architecture, but you will get best results if you already are in an EA role.
Thanks for the feedback. I can say that I am kind of in the EA job coz I have been advising / supporting two customers on their IT Application landscape because of my practical experience with EAM tool. Though this is a sort of volunteer thing as I am hoping to win them and start my own consulting company after I get my TOGAF cert. Which I will sit for in May. Since Jan I am spending 8 hours a day reading, writing, joining webinars, discussions on TOGAF and EAM. What do you think? I'm I on the right path?
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