Explore essential insights on selecting the right architecture tools for your business processes, featuring expert advice from J-M Erlendson and Roland Woldt on functionality, vendor criteria, and user experience.
A new podcast episode of What’s Your Baseline was published on Aug 30, 2021:
Overview:
This episode discusses the selection of architecture tools necessary for effective enterprise architecture and business process management. The hosts analyze various tool types, their functionalities, and factors to consider for successful implementation and adoption.
Core content:
- Explore types of architecture tools including drawing tools, database-driven solutions, and implementations suited for different stakeholder needs.
- Learn about how to choose the right tool by evaluating its functionalities, costs, and deployment options tailored to your organization’s requirements.
- Understand the importance of alignment with your team’s capabilities, project goals, and the vendor’s long-term viability for successful tool adoption.
- Recognize non-functional criteria such as vendor support, training, user community, and future product updates as key factors in tool evaluation.
Learnings:
- Gain insights into structuring your architecture tool selection process based on functional and non-functional needs specific to your organizational context.
- Understand the significance of involving stakeholders early in the tool evaluation to ensure alignment with business goals and user capabilities.
- Learn how to define a compelling business case for tool investments that justifies costs through improved efficiencies and process enhancements.
- Become familiar with the critical aspects of vendor selection including stability, support, and roadmap alignment to mitigate risks associated with tool adoption.
The original content was published in English.
