To help companies make when building the architecture for their own choice, Vice President of The Open Group Enterprise Architecture and the Asia-Pacific Regional Manager, Mr. Chris Forde accepted puts forward some very valuable advice when 51CTO reporters in an interview a few days ago:
1, no matter how the final choice of enterprises, need to clearly realize that behind this also requires a lot of work, not just get a "architectural framework champion" in name, the most important is the need for careful selection, and then began jobs;
2, prior to selection, decision-makers need to consider how the enterprise architecture will be used in the enterprise. Typically, some companies simultaneously select multiple framework approach, taking into account the TOGAF framework and it will not be the only method used by the enterprise, it is possible to interoperate with such DoDAF, MoDAF, eTOM, BIAN, SABSA, PMI, COBIT the like;
3, policy-makers need a clear understanding of the time required to achieve the purpose of the enterprise, the scope of application and execution. In the embodiment process, the enterprise may without using every word in the frame, depending on their own needs be;
4, do not delay, start now enterprise architecture journey. When you turn on this journey, you may find the competition in the industry in which your company has fallen behind in the use of enterprise architecture company 5--8 years;
5, before the adoption of enterprise architecture, business needs good preparations and perseverance, but also need to have the courage to learn from mistakes. In addition, in order to help companies to quickly adjust quickly for their current and future framework should establish some hands-on experience sharing, enterprise operation is dynamic and constantly changing between employees, architectural approach should be followed for flexible adjustment.
Chris Forde: Global EA vice president and general manager, Asia Pacific, The Open Group, CEO, Global Architect Association; Mr. Chris Forde The Open Group is mainly responsible for business development and operations in China and Asia, and is responsible for The Open Group in EA global standard, TOGAF® ArchiMate®. Chris has a deep technical knowledge and skills and enterprise architecture information in a variety of industries.
Mr. Chris Forde also served as CEO of the Global Association of Architects (AEA), the AEA is responsible for global development and operations. AEA since 2007 since its establishment has set up 50 chapters in 47 countries, members of more than 35,000 people.