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8 Steps to Start a High-Impact EA Practice in the First 100 Days

The head of enterprise architecture role must establish their credibility within their organization by creating business value that stakeholders will associate with their plans and time-boxed actions.

Analysts: Saul Brand, Marcus Blosch

Starting an enterprise architecture (EA) practice in an organized and timely manner is critical to success. The greatest challenge that newly appointed and experienced head of enterprise architecture most often face is knowing where to begin, what imperatives to consider and what actions to take. 

EA leaders seeking to start a high-impact EA practice should:

  • Brand and position the EA practice before developing and implementing the EA operating model
  • Follow eight essential steps, either sequentially or concurrently, to achieve EA practice success

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