How to Start an Enterprise Architecture Working Group
Enterprise architecture is the process where a working group uses a detailed strategy to design and implement a plan to address issues, such as business architecture, organization of departments and management. The business aspect distinguishes it from traditional architecture. Chief information officers, or CIOs, and enterprise architects in organizations use enterprise architecture working groups to explain the importance of information technology in the business of architecture. It is useful for you to have a strong working group to deploy your plan.
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Determine the objectives of a working group. Set down the organization plan for the working group program, financial requirements and the issues the group will address; for example, updating a new data model or developing a new structure of information architecture.
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Prepare a working group checklist. Write down the process to use when selecting, organizing and directing a working group. Consider the objectives of the project and determine the number of people and expertise required in the group.
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Send a written request to the other CIOs and stakeholders, explaining your need to convene a working group, and request their assistance in nominating members of the group. Convene a meeting to select the group with the other CIOs and the stakeholders, then send invitations to the selected team members. Briefly explain the purpose of the invite, the date of the meeting and the venue.
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Meet with the proposed team for a formal orientation. Explain to them the aim of the exercise and the proposed strategy to accomplish it. Conduct a question and answer session for any queries on the part of the team. Update the workgroup checklist, in case any member cannot participate.
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Discuss the current status of information technology in regards to the enterprise architecture in your organization, and what you hope to achieve. Give the group a chance to present their opinions on how to undertake the exercise and any recommendations. Determine how to accommodate the recommendations and make a final draft of your strategy. Assign the members their duties and embark on the exercise.
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