Discover insights from industry leaders on how enterprise architecture can effectively bridge the gap between business and IT, fostering alignment and enhancing digital transformation strategies.
A new blog post of What’s Your Baseline was published on Sep 12, 2019:
Overview:
Enterprise architecture (EA) plays a crucial role in aligning business and IT functions amid digital disruption. Experts discuss the current engagement levels of enterprise architects with businesses and how strategic unification can enhance collaboration and outcomes.
Core content:
- 72% of enterprise architects engage with the business only occasionally or less, indicating a need for closer collaboration.
- Experts emphasize a unified strategy between business and IT as essential for effective digital transformation.
- Successful alignment improves overall performance and resolves common frustrations between business and IT teams.
- Enterprise architecture should proactively identify and address misalignments to facilitate better decision-making.
- Creating a singular architectural vision can drive clarity and focus across departments, benefiting the organization as a whole.
Learnings:
- Understanding the importance of business architecture within EA can help bridge performance gaps between IT and business goals.
- Integrating teams responsible for strategy, architecture, and product management enhances agility and responsiveness.
- Collaboration between business and IT leads to improved project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
- Identifying misalignments early allows for quicker rectification and ensures projects align with organizational goals.
- Unified strategies foster a collaborative culture that can adapt to rapid changes in the digital landscape.
The original content was published in English.
