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Gamifying M&A
M&A may be inherently complex, but that’s not to say it cannot benefit from repeatable processes. Moving M&A from a...
Enterprise Architecture Metrics
One of the indicators of a mature EA practice is the collection and measurement of metrics. Metrics themselves are not...
Don’t Forget About Transition Architectures
Architecture, whether at the enterprise level, domain level, or solution level often describes a target / ideal state. Yet the...
Simplifying M&A With Integration Archetypes
Mergers and acquisitions can represent unnerving territory. Yet by borrowing some hard-won lessons from product management, M&A can become both...
Productizing Enterprise Architecture
Most EA practices are adequate. A select few are outstanding. Some are downright beacractic and frankly not useful. So is...
5 Misconceptions about IT
Intro Of the many challenges I observe CIOs endure– perhaps the most painful is proving the efficacy of IT itself....
Benchmarking 101
An underutilized resource, benchmarking is often lost in the shuffle of opinions from internal leaders and external consultants. Yet benchmarking...
The Deal Summary Template
The Pain of Corporate Purchasing Making a significant purchase within the enterprise can be challenging. Justification of new software, infrastructure,...
EA’s Role in the DevOps World
More Extremes and Pendulum Swings In the past four years or so, I’ve been fortunate enough to work on numerous...
Running Your Enterprise Team Like a Business
Can You Spot the Problem? Within the enterprise, the demand for resources typically commences with some semblance of structure: a...
Planets and Satellites: Managing Modern SaaS Environments
Getting Ahead of the SaaS Sprawl Curve The promise of platforms– one solution to do everything within a business unit–...
From Microservices to Microcompanies
If it feels like your company is moving too slow, it probably is. When everyone becomes concerned with everything, then...
Leveraging Enterprise Architects for Competitive Advantage
Gaining competitive advantage requires an investment in competitive intelligence tools and resources. Yet for many companies, enterprise architects can provide...
Robotic Process Automation Realities
Background There’s a lot of buzz about robotic process automation (RPA) these days, and many companies I consult for are...
When Leaders Triangulate Truth
Triangulation is a methodology leaders employ which combines inputs in order to overcome bias and other intrinsic decision-making weaknesses. Although...
Platforms and False Promises
Enterprise software providers love to talk up their platforms, but can they actually deliver on their promises? It may be...
When Managing Hundreds of SaaS Apps is the New Norm
A single enterprise may own hundreds of SaaS applications; each with a particular spend and risk posture. Without a strategy,...
Quit Dumbing Down Your Executive Communications
Conventional wisdom asserts that all executives are extremely busy, and never have the time to digest the details. Yet trimming...
Building a Privacy-Compliant CDP
Digital advertising and targeting aren’t going anywhere. We simply need to be more transparent and responsible in the handling of...