Business Transformation Training and Consultancy
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Business Architecture Training
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Content Overview
The course explores the world of Enterprise Architecture (EA) and its relationship with business architecture, where the key terms and their origins are discussed and understood.
Course Content
- Overview of currently used methods, frameworks, languages and techniques in EA including the Zachman Framework, TOGAF, CCPPOLDAT and others.
- Addresses issues that arise between business and I.T. functions in understanding what adds value to an organisation including discussions about academic versus commercially viable activity.
- Introduces the concept of value and value streams and develops an understanding of
a customer-
centric outlook to business design. - Investigates the strategic planning cycle and the use of Business Operating Models (BOMs), Target Operating Models (TOMs) and their integration into a transformation route map using investment appraisal techniques including Net Present Value (NPV), IRR, Return on Economic Capital (ROIC) and share holder value.
- The workshop provides an overview for a selection of current best practices and techniques
used in business design in major companies, including: Lean Design, Six-
Sigma, Customer Experience, Cultural Matters, Organisation Design and Business Process Management. - Data architecture is discussed in a limited way with a commercial perspective in terms of its relevance to business architecture.
- Diagramming and modelling techniques are discussed including the readability and the relevance of models and illustrations.
- Practical hands-
on syndicate work is used to develop a target operating model based on a case study using experience gained from the earlier parts of the course, the attendees themselves assisted by the course leader . - The role of the business architect is discussed and aspects of developing traction
with both technical and business people is explored using a “pitch” role-
playing exercise to understand how to present the benefits and handle objections to Business Architecture and reach a satisfactory conclusion resulting in a healthy balance between value for money and the application of structured design.
Business Architecture Training: a three-
