EA - Governance & Process Framework Setup

Business Problem

Many organizations lack a formal governance structure for EA, resulting in siloed decision-making, inconsistent standards, and unclear roles or responsibilities across IT and business teams.

Pre-Conditions

Willingness to adopt a formal governance model.
Basic understanding of current project and portfolio decision points.
Stakeholder buy-in for improved accountability and transparency.

Common Pitfalls

Overly bureaucratic governance, slowing agile responses to change.
Failure to align governance standards with actual business needs.
Insufficient representation from both IT and business, causing misalignment.

Value Journey

SmartStart: Basic process definitions (e.g., who approves new application entries or retirement decisions). Clear roles for IT and business owners.
Walk: Introduction of more formal review boards focusing on rationalization. Processes for classification, assessment, and prioritization of applications.
Run: Broader integration of governance bodies that oversee multi-dimensional data (finance, risk, compliance). Tighter alignment with existing Demand and Project Management processes.
Fly: Continuous refinement of governance bodies and criteria, integrating lessons learned from advanced analytics and regular feedback loops.

Service Offering

SmartStart:

Basic governance structure creation (roles, responsibilities).
Simple approval processes for EA updates.
Minimal overhead yet clear accountability for data entry.

Walk:

Formal committees or steering groups for rationalization decisions.
Introduce standardized workflows for application categorization and optimization.
Governance processes ensuring consistent metrics and risk assessments.

Run:

Enterprise-wide governance with cross-functional decision-makers (IT, finance, risk, compliance).
Integrated workflows linking EA changes to project or demand approvals.
Comprehensive policy frameworks ensuring data quality and compliance.

Fly:

Adaptive governance structures subject to continuous improvement.
Proactive governance processes anticipating market or organizational shifts.
Regular evaluations to fine-tune policies, ensuring agile yet robust oversight.

Why Capture?

Practical Governance Models: We ensure governance remains streamlined and agile, preventing over-complexity.
Industry-Proven Standards: Our frameworks draw from recognized best practices and adapt them to your culture.
Long-Term Evolution: Our solutions evolve with your organization, ensuring governance remains relevant at higher maturity levels.

EA - Governance & Process Framework Setup​

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