![Extracted from Re/Code “Big Tech Is Going Down” with my comments in brackets. “The pace and nature of change in the core underlying technologies, product development, selling models and buying […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/darwin1-490x315.jpg "Some Lessons For Enterprise From Startup Culture")
![Bitcoin continues to creep forward in terms of credibility and accessibility. I recently signed up to mtgox.com and it took almost 4 weeks for my account to be activated but […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bitcoin-bloomberg-ubj580-490x320.jpg "KryptoKit Lets You Pay In Bitcoin Instantly On Almost Any Webpage")
![One of my startup heroes Steve Blank wrote in a blog post that “value proposition is the fancy name for your product or service” It is with some trepidation that […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/screen_shot_2013-02-14_at_10.01.09-490x320.png "How To Understand The Difference Between Value-Proposition and a Product or Service")
![When planning and measuring business benefits there are three basic contributing elements: revenues, costs and intangibles. If you look for guidance on “types of cost” most sources decompose cost types […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/cost_type-230x130.jpg "Types of Cost")
![An article by Tom Graves defining the scope of “business” every organisation is also ‘a business’ the business of an organisation is whatever the organisation does, for whatever business-reasons and […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/business_hand_shaking1-230x130.jpg "Tom Graves – The Business of the Business")
![Author: Alex Matthews – Twitter: @remembermytweet “Complexity theory predicts that we cannot rely on predictions.” This post is a series of excerpts from the following brilliant presentation on Complexity Theory. […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/complex-230x130.jpg "Enterprise Architecture & Complexity Theory")
![Author: Alex Matthews – Twitter: @remembermytweet Here is a free, un-formatted slide deck that describes some of the key benefits that can be gained from applying Enterprise Architecture. It can […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Benefits-230x130.jpg "Enterprise Architecture Benefits")
![Author: Alex Matthews – Twitter: @remembermytweet (See also the Enterprise Advocate’s post on Enterprise Architecture & Complexity Theory) I just discovered this brilliant presentation by Dr Russ Ackoff. In it he […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Slide1-230x130.jpg "Enterprise Architecture & Systems Thinking")
![There is an impending change coming. In many ways this change is being driven by the move into The Cloud, (the commoditization of IT) and the move to Bring Your […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/change-230x130.jpg "Enterprise Architecture Change is Coming. Are You Ready?")
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![I thought this might be a useful guide or overview to think over or discuss the blueprinting process. it’s a decent start anyway. From the ASAP 7.0 Methodology Click for […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/BluePrintDeliverables-490x320.jpg "Blueprinting Key Deliverables (from ASAP 7.0)")
Blueprinting Key Deliverables (from ASAP 7.0)
I thought this might be a useful guide or overview to think over or discuss the blueprinting process. it’s a decent start anyway. From the ASAP 7.0 Methodology Click for […]
Types of Cost
When planning and measuring business benefits there are three basic contributing elements: revenues, costs and intangibles. If you look for guidance on “types of cost” most sources decompose cost types […]
Tom Graves – The Business of the Business
An article by Tom Graves defining the scope of “business” every organisation is also ‘a business’ the business of an organisation is whatever the organisation does, for whatever business-reasons and […]
Enterprise Architecture & Complexity Theory
Author: Alex Matthews – Twitter: @remembermytweet “Complexity theory predicts that we cannot rely on predictions.” This post is a series of excerpts from the following brilliant presentation on Complexity Theory. […]
Enterprise Architecture Benefits
Author: Alex Matthews – Twitter: @remembermytweet Here is a free, un-formatted slide deck that describes some of the key benefits that can be gained from applying Enterprise Architecture. It can […]
Enterprise Architecture & Systems Thinking
Author: Alex Matthews – Twitter: @remembermytweet (See also the Enterprise Advocate’s post on Enterprise Architecture & Complexity Theory) I just discovered this brilliant presentation by Dr Russ Ackoff. In it he […]
Enterprise Architecture Change is Coming. Are You Ready?
There is an impending change coming. In many ways this change is being driven by the move into The Cloud, (the commoditization of IT) and the move to Bring Your […]
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![From the Washington Post “I don’t think people resist change per se, but they resist the stress that change causes”. “is about helping people get in a growth mindset, as […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/6904775-small-change-australian-10-cent-pieces-australian-currency-115x115.jpg "Why it is so hard for leaders to manage change?")
Why it is so hard for leaders to manage change?
Posted on 23/01/2013 | 1 CommentFrom the Washington Post “I don’t think people resist change per se, but they resist the stress that change causes”. “is about helping people get in a growth mindset, as […] -
![I’ve been reading some excellent material lately about the perilous task of building data warehouse capability. It cause me to reflect on my own learning from running large enterprise data […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/warehouse-115x115.jpg "Top 10 Tips for Data Warehouse Developers")
Top 10 Tips for Data Warehouse Developers
Posted on 01/04/2012 | No CommentsI’ve been reading some excellent material lately about the perilous task of building data warehouse capability. It cause me to reflect on my own learning from running large enterprise data […] -
Does Your Enterprise Culture Foster Innovation?
Posted on 01/04/2012 | No CommentsA very graphic representation of culture destroying innovation … Tags: Enterprise Architecture Jokes -
![Alternative Forms of Currency Alternative forms of currency have existed for a long time. Frequent flyer miles are transformable forms of value, they can be exchanged for goods and services. […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/future-money-115x115.jpg "The Future of Money")
The Future of Money
Posted on 24/03/2012 | No CommentsAlternative Forms of Currency Alternative forms of currency have existed for a long time. Frequent flyer miles are transformable forms of value, they can be exchanged for goods and services. […] -
![“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.” – Oscar Wilde You’ve all heard the typical anecdotes about the speed of growth of the Internet and Twitter. Here is […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/adapt1-115x115.jpg "10 Unexpected Reasons Why Your Business Needs the Capability to Adapt")
10 Unexpected Reasons Why Your Business Needs the Capability to Adapt
Posted on 19/03/2012 | No Comments“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.” – Oscar Wilde You’ve all heard the typical anecdotes about the speed of growth of the Internet and Twitter. Here is […] -
![This is largely an extract of Wikipedia’s Eponymous Lays page. I have added a few other items along the way. There are 3 sections: Fun Laws, General Laws & Technology […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/kids-property-laws2-115x115.jpg "The Fun-damental Laws of Enterprise Architecture")
The Fun-damental Laws of Enterprise Architecture
Posted on 06/03/2012 | 1 CommentThis is largely an extract of Wikipedia’s Eponymous Lays page. I have added a few other items along the way. There are 3 sections: Fun Laws, General Laws & Technology […] -
![This is some dot points from an excellent article by Richard Veryard discussing Stafford Beer’s maxim that the “Purpose Of a System Is What It Does” or “POSIWID“. Richard points […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/business-plan1-115x115.jpg "The Purpose Of A System Is What It Does")
The Purpose Of A System Is What It Does
Posted on 03/03/2012 | 1 CommentThis is some dot points from an excellent article by Richard Veryard discussing Stafford Beer’s maxim that the “Purpose Of a System Is What It Does” or “POSIWID“. Richard points […] -
![This is some notes that I took whilst watching a presentation by Erik Dörnenburg (@erikdoe), Head of Technology Europe at ThoughtWorks. The presentation is titled “What is enterprise architecture?” and […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eric-115x115.jpg "What is Enterprise Architecture? – A presentation review of Erik Dörnenburg")
What is Enterprise Architecture? – A presentation review of Erik Dörnenburg
Posted on 02/03/2012 | 1 CommentThis is some notes that I took whilst watching a presentation by Erik Dörnenburg (@erikdoe), Head of Technology Europe at ThoughtWorks. The presentation is titled “What is enterprise architecture?” and […] -
![This article written by Alex Matthews (@remembermytweet) OK, so here is a quick brainstorm of key concepts that every EA should know. It is literally a 5 minute brainstorm exercise […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/toolbox1-115x115.jpg "20 Key Concepts Every Enterprise Architects Should Know")
20 Key Concepts Every Enterprise Architects Should Know
Posted on 28/02/2012 | 13 CommentsThis article written by Alex Matthews (@remembermytweet) OK, so here is a quick brainstorm of key concepts that every EA should know. It is literally a 5 minute brainstorm exercise […] -
![This is a humorous image that could be used in a presentation for impact. This post has no content. Enterprise Architecture Related articles Enterprise architecture and enterprise transformation: Related but […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/firefox2-115x115.jpg "Why Platform Integration is Important")
Why Platform Integration is Important
Posted on 25/02/2012 | No CommentsThis is a humorous image that could be used in a presentation for impact. This post has no content. Enterprise Architecture Related articles Enterprise architecture and enterprise transformation: Related but […] -
![“It is useful to be aware that analogies are tools for leverage, and indeed part of their utility is not just in extracting the insights they bring with, but insights […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/plaza-115x115.jpg "Are traditional enterprise architecture metaphors valid?")
Are traditional enterprise architecture metaphors valid?
Posted on 24/02/2012 | 3 Comments“It is useful to be aware that analogies are tools for leverage, and indeed part of their utility is not just in extracting the insights they bring with, but insights […] -
![“It is useful to be aware that analogies are tools for leverage, and indeed part of their utility is not just in extracting the insights they bring with, but insights […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/analogy-115x115.jpg "Enterprise Architecture Analogies")
Enterprise Architecture Analogies
Posted on 24/02/2012 | 8 Comments“It is useful to be aware that analogies are tools for leverage, and indeed part of their utility is not just in extracting the insights they bring with, but insights […] -
![The ability of the Enterprise Architecture community to ruminate and argue about the definition of EA seems just about limitless. The latest of which is a debate about the Wikipedia […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/workplace-roles-115x115.jpg "Is Enterprise Architecture a Thing? If so, is it useful?")
Is Enterprise Architecture a Thing? If so, is it useful?
Posted on 23/02/2012 | 1 CommentThe ability of the Enterprise Architecture community to ruminate and argue about the definition of EA seems just about limitless. The latest of which is a debate about the Wikipedia […] -
![Introduction The Treacy & Wiersema Value-Discipline Model was first published in the ground-breaking Harvard Business Review article “Customer Intimacy and Other Value Disciplines,” (c. 1993) and was expanded in a […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/TWVDM-115x115.png "The Tracey & Wiersema Value Discipline Model – Part 1")
The Tracey & Wiersema Value Discipline Model – Part 1
Posted on 22/02/2012 | 1 CommentIntroduction The Treacy & Wiersema Value-Discipline Model was first published in the ground-breaking Harvard Business Review article “Customer Intimacy and Other Value Disciplines,” (c. 1993) and was expanded in a […] -
![The Enterprise Architecture Body Of Knowledge The Enterprise Architecture Body Of Knowledge (EABOK) is a definition of the body of knowledge for Enterprise Architecture. The EABOK was developed by Mitre […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dome-115x115.jpg "Enterprise Architecture Body Of Knowledge (EABOK)")
Enterprise Architecture Body Of Knowledge (EABOK)
Posted on 22/02/2012 | No CommentsThe Enterprise Architecture Body Of Knowledge The Enterprise Architecture Body Of Knowledge (EABOK) is a definition of the body of knowledge for Enterprise Architecture. The EABOK was developed by Mitre […] -
![This link [http://is.gd/g55wp] is a very interesting read about the scope and nature of enterprise architecture that helps to clarify a very widely misunderstood (because it is still embryonic) discipline. […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/thinking-monkey.bmp "Highlights of Len Fehsken’s “Re-thinking Architecture")
Highlights of Len Fehsken’s “Re-thinking Architecture
Posted on 20/02/2012 | No CommentsThis link [http://is.gd/g55wp] is a very interesting read about the scope and nature of enterprise architecture that helps to clarify a very widely misunderstood (because it is still embryonic) discipline. […] -
![“An A-Z Guide to Being an Architect” by Mark Bloodworth and Marc Holmes is a lighthearted article outlining a number of key attributes of architects. An extract is below. Is there […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/thumb_COLOURBOX3365105-115x115.jpg "The A-Z Guide to Being an Architect")
The A-Z Guide to Being an Architect
Posted on 20/02/2012 | No Comments“An A-Z Guide to Being an Architect” by Mark Bloodworth and Marc Holmes is a lighthearted article outlining a number of key attributes of architects. An extract is below. Is there […] -
![Adrian Grigoriu‘s Enterprise architecture framework definition. This is a extract of Adrian’s www.ebizq.net blog post “An Enterprise Architecture framework definition“. It is a very enlightening post by Adrian at a time when […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/article-1385531-0BFC0BEA00000578-853_634x476-115x115.jpg "Adrian Grigoriu’s EA Framework")
Adrian Grigoriu’s EA Framework
Posted on 20/02/2012 | No CommentsAdrian Grigoriu‘s Enterprise architecture framework definition. This is a extract of Adrian’s www.ebizq.net blog post “An Enterprise Architecture framework definition“. It is a very enlightening post by Adrian at a time when […] -
![The Nobel Prize Case study workshop was conducted & presented at the Open Group Conference in Amsterdam (2010) The session was led by Harry Hendrickx – CTO at Hewlett Packard. […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/feynman_cern2-115x115.jpg "Summary of the Business Architecture Working Group’s (BAWG) Nobel Prize Case Study")
Summary of the Business Architecture Working Group’s (BAWG) Nobel Prize Case Study
Posted on 20/02/2012 | No CommentsThe Nobel Prize Case study workshop was conducted & presented at the Open Group Conference in Amsterdam (2010) The session was led by Harry Hendrickx – CTO at Hewlett Packard. […] -
![This article could also be entitled “Reasons business may come asking for help, where enterprise architecture thinking and techniques can be applied (without mentioning EA)” At the start of 2010 […]](https://www.enterprise-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/help-115x115.jpg "Reasons that business may come asking for “Enterprise Architecture”")
Reasons that business may come asking for “Enterprise Architecture”
Posted on 20/02/2012 | No CommentsThis article could also be entitled “Reasons business may come asking for help, where enterprise architecture thinking and techniques can be applied (without mentioning EA)” At the start of 2010 […]
