Enterprise Architecture Transformation: A Practical Guide

Enterprise Architecture Transformation: A Practical Guide

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Capabilities in Enterprise Architecture – Part 2
This follow-up article focuses on what many architects ask next: How do you actually model capabilities in a way that gets used? Capability modeling may…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
Capabilities in Enterprise Architecture – Part 1
Capabilities are one of the most effective tools in enterprise architecture (EA)—and one of the most practical ways to connect EA with leadership and…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
Enterprise Architecture Myth: Your Enterprise Architecture Will Just “Emerge” from Solution Designs
Why you can’t build enterprise architecture from the bottom up—even if it sounds agile? At first, it sounds appealing. Lean. Agile. Efficient. Why…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.

March 2025

Current vs. Target State: Where Should Enterprise Architecture Start?
Practical guide to choosing the right entry point for enterprise architecture—without getting stuck in analysis paralysis. In enterprise architecture…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
6 Signs Your Enterprise Architecture Is Actually Working
Practical indicators your enterprise architecture efforts are having a real impact. You put effort into your enterprise architecture—but how can you…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
How to Become an Enterprise Architect?
Skills, Steps, and Career Tips for Aspiring Enterprise Architecture Professionals. Have you ever thought about becoming an enterprise architect but felt…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
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Why Do Stakeholders Ignore Enterprise Architects?
Despite best intentions, enterprise architects often find themselves talking, but no one is listening. Stakeholders tune out, engagement remains low…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
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Why I’m a Fan of ArchiMate – And Why You Should Be Too
I’ve been using ArchiMate for almost as long as I’ve worked in enterprise architecture and over the years, it has proven to be one of the most effective…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
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February 2025

Is Your Enterprise Architecture Practice in Chaos?
Enterprise architecture (EA) is meant to drive strategic alignment, streamline decision-making, and enable effective change. But without clear goals…
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
Enterprise Architecture as a Service
Making Architecture Work for the Organization
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
Is There Ever Enough Architects?
Enterprise and solution architecture are fields where the amount of work can expand endlessly.
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
Introduction to Solution Architecture
Connecting Enterprise Architecture to Implementation
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Eetu Niemi, Ph.D.
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