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Strategy Map: Visualizing Value from Vision to Execution
A practical guide to using strategy maps to align teams, visualize goals, and drive execution. Based on Kaplan and Norton’s proven framework.
Mike J. Walker
Jun 4, 20243 min read
Why Reference Architectures Matter – Accelerate Enterprise Architecture Success
Learn what reference architecture models are, how they differ from reference models and implementations, and five practices to scale enterprise architecture—all in one actionable guide.
Mike J. Walker
Apr 1, 20238 min read
How to Document Your "Digital Backbone" Data Platform of the Future
During my information architecture mentoring and workshop sessions, I frequently encounter questions around knowing what topics to cover...
Mike J. Walker
May 18, 20222 min read
Keynote Recap: Innovations and Practices for Future Business and Enterprise Architecture
As I addressed the audience at the Twin Cities Business Architecture Forum , a surge of excitement filled the room. Business architecture...
Mike J. Walker
Feb 17, 20225 min read
Why Enterprise Architects Must Use "Business Outcome Journey Maps" in Their Innovation Efforts
My time at Gartner allowed me to take the time and rigor to share all the great tools that I use in my Enterprise Architecture endeavors....
Mike J. Walker
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Diverging Paths: Data Architecture vs. Information Architecture
In the digital era, the distinction between data architecture and information architecture is crucial, yet often misunderstood. This...
Mike J. Walker
Sep 24, 20202 min read
The Evolving Role of Information Architects in Today's Data-Driven World
In an age where data is the new oil, the role of an Information Architect (IA) has become increasingly crucial. These professionals are...
Mike J. Walker
Aug 28, 20205 min read
Top Five Practices Innovation Strategy Must Capture
Good innovation strategy is clear, never confused. At its best, it explains the maximum number of variables in the fewest number of statements. Everything strategy does is in the service of operational success. There can never be "good strategy but poor execution," because assessing capabilities is a crucial part of strategy.
Mike J. Walker
Aug 1, 20203 min read
Three Steps to Identify Highly Relevant Emerging Technologies
As Enterprise Architects most of us have an ever growing side job of being a futurist and/or a trendspotter. Many reasons for this but...
Mike J. Walker
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Predictions Revisited: Grading my Enterprise Architecture in 2020 Predictions
Remember way back, when I wrote this, “Predictions for Enterprise Architecture in 2020”? What better way to start off a revisited series...
Mike J. Walker
Apr 19, 20206 min read
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