EA Transition Planning and Roadmap Development Flashcards

Which criteria should be MOST important when prioritizing projects in an EA roadmap?

Answer: Business value delivered and dependency relationships between initiatives

Projects in an EA roadmap should be prioritized based on business value delivered and their dependencies on other initiatives, ensuring foundational work is completed before dependent projects begin.

What is the purpose of a Business Transformation Readiness Assessment in EA transition planning?

Answer: To assess the organization's ability to successfully execute the planned transformation

A Business Transformation Readiness Assessment evaluates factors that affect the organization's ability to successfully execute the transformation, identifying risks and readiness gaps before transition begins.

Which technique is most effective for identifying dependencies between transition projects in an EA roadmap?

Answer: Dependency matrix or dependency mapping

A dependency matrix or dependency map explicitly shows relationships between transition projects, identifying which projects must be completed before others can begin, enabling proper sequencing.

What is the concept of 'capability-based planning' in enterprise architecture transition?

Answer: Organizing transition initiatives around business capabilities needed for the future state

Capability-based planning organizes transition initiatives around the specific business capabilities the enterprise needs to develop or improve to achieve its strategic goals, keeping the focus on outcomes over technology.

In an EA roadmap, what does an 'Architecture Increment' represent?

Answer: A discrete step that moves the enterprise from one architecture state to the next

An Architecture Increment represents a discrete and manageable step that moves the enterprise from one defined architecture state to the next, enabling controlled and staged transformation.

When conflicting priorities arise between business units during EA roadmap planning, what should the enterprise architect do?

Answer: Facilitate resolution through defined governance processes and architecture principles

Enterprise architects should use established governance processes and architecture principles to facilitate resolution of conflicting priorities, ensuring decisions align with enterprise strategy rather than individual preferences.

What is the role of the Architecture Vision in EA transition planning?

Answer: To provide a high-level aspirational view that guides all detailed transition planning

The Architecture Vision provides a high-level, aspirational description of the desired future state, serving as the guiding framework that ensures all transition planning activities remain aligned to strategic objectives.