Welcome to Enterprise Architecture Transformation!
Hello, and welcome to Enterprise Architecture Transformation: A Practical Guide. This Substack is designed for senior leaders, enterprise architects, business developers, and IT professionals who are committed to driving organizational transformation using enterprise architecture as a powerful tool. Whether you're refining your enterprise architecture practice or just getting started, this space is here to provide practical, hands-on advice to help you turn theory into action.
Why does this matter? Because in today’s rapidly changing business environment, having the right frameworks and decision-making tools is essential for achieving sustainable growth. Enterprise architecture isn’t just a technical discipline; it’s a way to strategically align your organization’s resources and priorities with its long-term goals.
What you can expect:
Practical Insights: Every post here is grounded in real-world applications. We’ll skip the jargon and focus on actionable advice you can implement immediately.
Proven Frameworks: You’ll find tried-and-tested frameworks for organizing and transforming your enterprise architecture practice. We’ll explore real-world examples and show you how others are successfully using enterprise architecture to build adaptable, resilient organizations.
Continuous Learning: Enterprise architecture is not static—it’s about continuous improvement and transformation. This Substack will help you not only transform your organization but also evolve your approach to enterprise architecture over time.
The journey to organizational transformation begins with the right tools and a mindset that embraces change. If you’re looking to empower your organization through strategic alignment and resource prioritization, you’re in the right place.
Thank you for joining! I look forward to sharing these insights with you and building a community of like-minded professionals who are ready to lead the charge in transforming their organizations.
Who am I?
I am Eetu Niemi, an experienced enterprise architecture consultant with over 16 years of hands-on expertise. I have worked for leading organizations such as CGI and Accenture, helping private and public sector clients refine their enterprise architecture practices and drive meaningful transformations. My academic foundation includes a Ph.D. focused on enterprise architecture benefit realization, blending deep theoretical insights with practical application.
As an author, I’ve written Kokonaisarkkitehtuuri: Oppaasi organisaation muutosmatkalla, the first Finnish-language book on enterprise architecture, and several works on IT consulting, including Technology Consultant Fast Track, a guide to landing your dream job in IT consulting, and Successful Technology Consulting, a roadmap to becoming a top-performing consultant. My writing also spans numerous academic papers and professional articles.
I am also excited to share that an English edition of my book, Enterprise Architecture: Your Guide to Organizational Transformation (working title), will be published in 2025.
Balancing consulting with a four-day workweek, I dedicate one day a week exclusively to writing. My ambition is to create a steady stream of valuable content—at least one book and several shorter works annually—while fostering a community of professionals passionate about enterprise architecture and organizational transformation.