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Why We Need to Rethink How We Talk About Enterprise Architecture
For years, I have believed that Enterprise Architecture has had a language problem. Not a capability problem. Not a relevance problem. A language problem . That distinction matters. Because when most organizations talk about Enterprise Architecture, they often describe it in terms that immediately narrow its perceived value. The conversation quickly gravitates toward governance, standards, current-state documentation, reference models, review boards, and technical alignment.
Mike J. Walker
Apr 165 min read


Business Capability Modeling Is the Missing Link Between Strategy and Execution
Business Capability Modeling provides leaders with a practical way to connect strategy to execution, align priorities, and drive real outcomes across the enterprise.
Mike J. Walker
Jan 195 min read


X-Matrix: Driving Strategic Execution Through Alignment and Accountability
Incorporating the Hoshin Kanri X Matrix into your strategic planning process can transform how your organization sets and achieves its goals. By providing a clear, visual representation of objectives and their interconnections, it ensures that every team member is aligned and moving in the same direction.
Mike J. Walker
Jun 7, 20242 min read


McKinsey’s 7 Degrees of Freedom: Expanding the Strategic Growth Horizon
McKinsey's Seven Degrees of Freedom for Growth is a strategic framework that helps organizations identify and pursue new growth opportunities by considering seven distinct dimensions of business activity. These degrees of freedom allow businesses to move beyond incremental improvements and explore avenues for more significant growth.
Mike J. Walker
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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