We are in the midst of a frenetic and a convoluted digital age. Many business and government organisations strive to transform their core business systems and data platforms to stay competitive and relevant in
this exponentially growing global digital ecosystem. Digital transformation initiatives became pervasive and ubiquitous in all business and government ventures. This new norm of constant
transformation requires architecting our business and underlying
technology stacks rapidly. Establishing agile business architecture
frameworks are fundamental requirements to achieve successful digital
transformation outcomes.
Digital transformation initiatives can span across multiple business dimensions and many technology domains in large organisations. These dimensions and domains are tightly interrelated; hence, a minor change in one dimension or domain can affect many others. Dealing with these interrelated technology domains and moving across different business dimensions require careful considerations and substantial restructuring of a myriad of fragmented components.
In this book, my aim is to explain these challenges in a straightforward manner, methodically and in a pragmatic way, providing compelling insights based on a practical architectural approach so that my readers (business architects) can deal with the challenges effectively and in an informed way. Some of the detailed points may sound unusual from a high-level traditional business architecture perspective. However, each point I raised and explained in detail can have critical business implications and can make a significant impact on the success or failure of the digital transformation programs especially for responding the growing business demands, consumer expectations, and rapid technological changes.
In this book, titled "Agile Business Architecture for Digital Transformation", I attempted to share my in-depth knowledge and experience using a rigorous yet agile architectural method. My ultimate goal is to add accelerated business value to the global business architecture and digital transformation communities as a professional giveback activity, by focusing on the practical aspects, with minimal emphasis on the underlying theoretical perspectives.
More importantly, I took the plunge to redefine the role of business architects as critical leaders to empower digital transformation programs for complex and large business organisations. Even though most of the business architects are extremely capable, strategic, visionary, and high impact professionals from multiple angles, they don't seem to be recognised as crucial leaders for digital transformation initiatives. Their unique capabilities appear to be undermined! In my opinion and from my experience, the unique capabilities of business architects can provide excellent thought leadership and bridge with the gigantic gap between business and technical stakeholders. I provided detailed and practical guidance, using simple terms, on how business architects can effectively lead, steer, and empower digital transformation initiatives for successful outcomes.
The content in this book is based on my architectural thought leadership experience gained in large business and enterprise architecture initiatives over the last thirty-five years, focusing on business capabilities, digital transformation initiatives, and complex enterprise modernisation engagements, reflecting upon hard lessons learned in these applied settings.
As a caveat, this book is not based on convoluted and intricate theories in the traditional business architecture textbooks which may conflict with my practical experience especially when the content is taken out of the context of the specific digital transformation initiatives. The context of this book is digital transformation hence the role of a business architect is examined within this specific context. My beta readers found this book as a unique and pragmatic guide reflecting reality from the field. Hence, these initial readers encouraged me to promote the potential capabilities of business architects using a modern, novel, and innovative framework explained in twelve methodical steps. Hope my passionate thought leadership aiming to empower underestimated business architects adds new insights for their redefined roles and crucial responsibilities for the success of complex digital transformation initiatives.
Digital transformation initiatives can span across multiple business dimensions and many technology domains in large organisations. These dimensions and domains are tightly interrelated; hence, a minor change in one dimension or domain can affect many others. Dealing with these interrelated technology domains and moving across different business dimensions require careful considerations and substantial restructuring of a myriad of fragmented components.
In this book, my aim is to explain these challenges in a straightforward manner, methodically and in a pragmatic way, providing compelling insights based on a practical architectural approach so that my readers (business architects) can deal with the challenges effectively and in an informed way. Some of the detailed points may sound unusual from a high-level traditional business architecture perspective. However, each point I raised and explained in detail can have critical business implications and can make a significant impact on the success or failure of the digital transformation programs especially for responding the growing business demands, consumer expectations, and rapid technological changes.
In this book, titled "Agile Business Architecture for Digital Transformation", I attempted to share my in-depth knowledge and experience using a rigorous yet agile architectural method. My ultimate goal is to add accelerated business value to the global business architecture and digital transformation communities as a professional giveback activity, by focusing on the practical aspects, with minimal emphasis on the underlying theoretical perspectives.
More importantly, I took the plunge to redefine the role of business architects as critical leaders to empower digital transformation programs for complex and large business organisations. Even though most of the business architects are extremely capable, strategic, visionary, and high impact professionals from multiple angles, they don't seem to be recognised as crucial leaders for digital transformation initiatives. Their unique capabilities appear to be undermined! In my opinion and from my experience, the unique capabilities of business architects can provide excellent thought leadership and bridge with the gigantic gap between business and technical stakeholders. I provided detailed and practical guidance, using simple terms, on how business architects can effectively lead, steer, and empower digital transformation initiatives for successful outcomes.
The content in this book is based on my architectural thought leadership experience gained in large business and enterprise architecture initiatives over the last thirty-five years, focusing on business capabilities, digital transformation initiatives, and complex enterprise modernisation engagements, reflecting upon hard lessons learned in these applied settings.
As a caveat, this book is not based on convoluted and intricate theories in the traditional business architecture textbooks which may conflict with my practical experience especially when the content is taken out of the context of the specific digital transformation initiatives. The context of this book is digital transformation hence the role of a business architect is examined within this specific context. My beta readers found this book as a unique and pragmatic guide reflecting reality from the field. Hence, these initial readers encouraged me to promote the potential capabilities of business architects using a modern, novel, and innovative framework explained in twelve methodical steps. Hope my passionate thought leadership aiming to empower underestimated business architects adds new insights for their redefined roles and crucial responsibilities for the success of complex digital transformation initiatives.
