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🧭 As the world faces increasingly frequent disruption - from new technologies to geopolitical events – the challenge for IT/ business leaders to successfully navigate transformation from strategy to execution has never been greater. Keen for some inspiration? 👉 During this main stage session at Bizzdesign Connect 2024, hear from Nick Reed and Matthijs Scholten describe the challenge of connecting the dots across diverse teams, timescales and portfolios to deliver increased business value impact. 👉 You will also learn about key trends driving evolution in enterprise architecture practices to more collaborative business transformation, incorporating iterative business design and change execution while balancing innovation and operational excellence. We're just 1 day away -- register your free place here:- https://okt.to/JiZPU1 Did you know? There are copies of keynote speaker - Peter Hinssen's best-selling book to give away? Simply register and learn how you can win a copy! 😎 #BizzdesignConnect #enterprisearchitecture #businesstransformation #businessvalue

🧭 As the world faces increasingly frequent disruption - from new technologies to geopolitical events – the challenge for IT/ business leaders to successfully navigate transformation from strategy to execution has never been greater. Keen for some inspiration? 👉 During this main stage session at Bizzdesign Connect 2024, hear from Nick Reed and Matthijs Scholten describe the challenge of connecting the dots across diverse teams, timescales and portfolios to deliver increased business value impact. 👉 You will also learn about key trends driving evolution in enterprise architecture practices to more collaborative business transformation, incorporating iterative business design and change execution while balancing innovation and operational excellence. We're just 2+ days away -- register your free place here:- https://okt.to/e2ZiW9 Did you know? There are copies of keynote speaker - Peter Hinssen's best-selling book to give away? Simply register and learn how you can win a copy! 😎 #BizzdesignConnect #enterprisearchitecture #businesstransformation #businessvalue

Effective strategy design and execution requires knowing where to get started, which can be the hardest part. We can be your circuit breaker and help you build momentum.

Business architecture gives organizations the magic power of organizational agility: the ability to continually turn strategic direction into reality and adapt to change. With the ever increasing pace of change, disruption, and opportunity, I think business architecture has moved from "nice to have" to "necessity" for organizations today. What do you think? #businessarchitecture #strategytoreality #sustainability

Architecture Leaders: Are your budget holders overlooking the value of your transformation plans? This unique tool helps you get the investment you need by presenting your plans to decision-makers in a way they understand, without taking away from your detailed expertise. Konexis can help you to: ✅ Deliver a roadmap your audience understands ✅ Save time and money ✅ Replace manual tools such as PowerPoint and Excel ✅ Easily create and maintain your roadmaps ✅ Improve visibility across your organisation ✅ Quickly build consensus Are you ready to make a lasting impact with your decision makers and get the buy-in needed for a successful transformation? Get in touch and schedule a demo today: https://lnkd.in/eP8aQ4R8 #ChiefArchitects #ArchitectureLeaders #Transformation #Roadmap

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - 𝟏𝟎𝟏: 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 In today's rapidly evolving market, aligning IT strategy with business goals is not just beneficial—it's essential for survival. This alignment ensures that every technological investment and initiative supports overarching business objectives, driving growth and competitiveness. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 1. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Deeply integrate with business leaders to grasp short-term and long-term goals. 2. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Develop a comprehensive IT strategy that supports and enhances these business objectives. 3. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲: Maintain open lines of communication between IT and business departments to ensure alignment and adaptability. 4. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬: Implement KPIs to measure the effectiveness of IT in achieving business objectives. 5. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Regularly review and adjust IT strategies to remain aligned with business goals, especially as they evolve. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: - Overcoming communication barriers between IT and business units. - Ensuring IT flexibility to adapt to changing business strategies. - Balancing cutting-edge technology adoption with practical business needs. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Enterprise Architects are pivotal in ensuring that IT strategies are not only aligned with but also proactive in driving business goals. They act as the bridge between technical teams and business leaders, facilitating a unified approach to strategic planning. Is your IT strategy fully aligned with your business goals? If you're looking to refine your IT operations to better support your business objectives, or if you have questions about strategic alignment, let’s connect! Follow me for more insights and discussions in this EA 101 series. #ITStrategy #BusinessAlignment #EnterpriseArchitecture #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth

⏰ Today is the last day to sign up for our Business Model Canvas workshop. The workshop will explore common challenges of business change and how Enterprise Architects can use an enhanced business model canvas to effectively plan change initiatives. We will guide you through the most relevant concepts of a business model canvas, including value chains, strategic goals, and revenue structures. 💻 Register and enjoy free access to our #EnterpriseArchitecture tool, BlueDolphin, for 4 weeks: https://hubs.li/Q02ckCZr0 #BusinessModel #Transformation #StrategyExecution

📑 Role of Business Architects using Design Thinking Business Architects advocate for the strategic alignment of an organization's business objectives and business model. They design the company's business structure, ensuring that it is well-suited to achieving its strategic goals.  In this article, we look at how business architects can apply the below five-step process to their work by using the design thinking lens.  • Empathize • Define • Ideate • Prototype • Test ℹ️ Read the blog in the link below https://bit.ly/3PAQtzX  #DesignThinking #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #IIBA #agorainsights

We're thrilled that our CEO, Karsten Voges, will be part of this event! In today’s fast-paced world, digital transformation is challenging for many. Karsten will share how Lean42 GmbH helps organizations quickly create a valuable starting point for EAM - from evaluation to rollout. 🚀 Join us for insights and valuable exchange! 💡✨ #DigitalTransformation #EAM #Lean42 #Innovation

🏢 Elevate your Business Architecture with key metrics that span from alignment with business strategy to stakeholder satisfaction and ROI. By focusing on these KPIs, you can streamline complexity, expedite value delivery, enhance process efficiency, and foster innovation. 📈 Assessing elements like risk mitigation, knowledge transfer, and scalability will also empower your organisation to adapt and evolve. 🌱 These metrics are essential for demonstrating the tangible impact of Business Architecture on your organisation's success. 🏆 🙏 Share , comment with your thoughts, or simply hit that like button if you found value in this post. #BusinessArchitecture #KPIs #ROI #OperationalExcellence