33 – Enterprise Architecture – LU6

#begin Learning Unit (LU) 6 dives deep into the trenches of strategic and operational changes that affect EA as a whole. We will look at how to manage changes, how to monitor the EA, and what beneficial purposes come with EA documentation and the dynamics of IS...

32 – Enterprise Architecture – LU5

#begin Learning Unit (LU) 5 focuses on embedding EA in the project life cycle and EA-compliant project execution and business challenges that occur in the process of realizing a planned EA using a set of architecture-aware projects. I think this LU was one of the most...

31 – Enterprise Architecture – LU4

#begin Learning Unit (LU) 4 required us to read yet another four research papers. LU 4 is all about aligning EA with the existing management practices guiding a company’s strategic and organizational development. Key takeaways are that EA has two crucial roles; 1) EA...

30 – Enterprise Architecture – LU3

#begin   Learning Unit (LU) 3 required us to read another four research papers. LU 3 dives deep into EA maturity models which are instruments to measure and govern the degree to which EA is used in an organization and how to build (dynamic) capabilities....

29 – A year of blogging, let’s review.

#begin Over a year has gone by ever since I started this blog. I can’t believe time flew by this fast. I think the monotone covid issues just make every single day feel the same, and thus you don’t notice time flying by. But let’s stop talking about...

28 – Enterprise Architecture – LU2

#begin For Learning Unit (LU) 2 we again needed to read four research articles. LU2 is all about how to properly align Enterprise Architecture (EA) with senior management. It appears from the research that having C-level executives involved in the process is very...

27 – Enterprise Architecture – LU1

#begin   So for the Enterprise Architecture (EA) course I’m doing now we need to read a lot of scientific literature. This first learning unit (LU) is all about what EA actually means and why it is necessary for organizations to do EA. There are many...

26 – Back to school, again…

#begin   A couple of weeks ago, during my performance interview, I got asked if I had done any studies or got some new certifications or diploma’s. Education and studying is a big part of Dephion and I really like that. I told the person that was...