Many Analysts want to become a Business Architect for some very good reasons. The title is impressive and appealing. The needs are real. The benefits are tangible. However, the understanding of what it is can vary quite a bit depending on intended usage. Figuring out the best way to approach Business Architecture starts with a clear understanding of what problems are you trying to solve and who cares. Once you know the answers to these questions, some form of business architecture can become a powerful means to realizing the outcomes you are striving to accomplish. The required skills also come into focus. Is your business architecture mission:

•  IT Delivery focused (Informing IT Architecture Planning or guiding IT Change and Implementation)
• Business Strategy Realization focused (Aligning a Specific Business Change Program or Realizing Broader Business Strategic Intentions)
• Operational Business Management focused (Sustaining Operational Business Performance Management or Transforming the Management System)

The plan of attack will vary, and the scope of business knowledge required will be different for each.

This session will address the methods, artifacts and competencies required for Business Architecture to work best for you.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Drivers of Business Performance and Change
• What Knowledge must you capture for your own Use Case
• Critical Success Factors