Diagnosis & Corrections of Enterprise Dis-orders using Zachman Framework: a three part webinar series

In this three-part series, I will discuss about the enterprise issues & challenges and how to address them. We will detail how to use the enterprise primitives for solving different enterprise disorders.

You will agree that every human being is different, yet they follow a common body structure. Similarly, every enterprise is different, but they follow a common structure, i.e. Zachman framework. In this webinar series, I will use the zachman framework as an enterprise ontology ( similar to periodic table) to work on several business problems.

Webinar series by Sunil Dutt Jha, iCMG CEO

Of course, there is no end to the prevailing confusions and myths in the industry about Enterprise Architecture. Zachman Framework is “enterprise ontology” and not just taxonomy (Top 21 Zachman Framework Myths – Busted). The framework is ontology, i.e. complete set of things that makes the enterprise, similar to “Periodic Table.” All the compounds (chemical) which exist on planet Earth can be created by mixing the primitive elements (of periodic table). Similarly, all the enterprise composites are possible by combining the primitive cells in Zachman Framework.

In particular, I will take the problems like process improvement, strategy change and application rationalization due to recent merger & acquisition etc. This series will also include how to identify multiple parameters and create a dependency model for Disaster Recovery. Furthermore, you will see a sample about how to quickly identify the factors for process improvement related to Human Resource Department etc.

	Description
Webinar part 1 Business Process Improvement, IT Application rationalization, Minimize friction among stakeholders, Isolate duplicate processes, Expanding business, Cost savings Duration = 120 minutes	Enterprises   have injuries. Let’s look at some of the problems.   Why   we can’t create an enterprise x-ray in minutes?   What   are primitive models in Zachman Framework?   Difference   between primitive model vs composite models in Zachman framework   How   to identify strategy primitives?   Identify   the business process primitives   5   step approach for business process improvement using Zachman framework   Sample   – Identify the framework cells and primitives for enterprise disorders   Business   problem – Reduce costs by IT Application rationalization List of x-rays needed to address the   App Rationalization Why we can’t create an enterprise   x-ray in minutes? Efforts needed to create a scan for   screening and investigation of business and system problems Identify the cells responsible for   the problem Q &A
Webinar part 2 Traceability, Relationship Matrix, Dependency graphs are key to effective diagnosis Duration = 120 minutes	Sample   Problem definition – Application Rationalization due to merger & acquisition   How   did we go about doing it?   Identify   the cells responsible for the problem   Identify   the primitives for each cell   Check   if the necessary composites are  in   place.   Transition   plan from a current document format ( PDF, MS word, MS PPT) to enterprise primitive   models – three step process   Managing   transition to the enterprise wide primitive models   Creating   the models – enterprise wide ( multiple departments)   Enterprise   wide – 11 departments focus and areas of improvement Sample – Finance Department models,   composites, relationship matrix, performance indicators Business Process, Composite Model   & Traceability Example – compare the matrices Create the relationship matrix from   the composite models Q&A
Webinar Part 3 Using Zachman Framework to define the Enterprise Anatomy Duration = 120 minutes	Relationship   Matrix, GAP Analysis   App   Maturity Index   Classification   and Identification of Application Redundancy   Current   status of Baseline Architecture v1.0   Timeline,   Effort, Cost Estimations & Benefits   Quick   treatment needs quicker diagnosis.   Which   cells are key to define the Disaster Recovery Plan?   Sample   case 2 – Impact analysis for Disaster Recovery Site   Sample   case 2 – Impact analysis for DR site, depth level 3 Sample case 3 – Impact analysis for   DR site, depth level 5 Sample case 3 – HR ::Resource   Request Process Comparison of Classical Method vs.   Primitives driven diagnosis method Comparison of Classical Method vs.   Primitives driven diagnosis method    methods Using the primitives to create the   composites How do you create X-ray for diagnosis   & prognosis? Creating & Maintaining an   Enterprise – need to correct the multiple disorders in a consistent manner to   minimize enterprise entropy Visual diagnosis for effective   enterprise treatment Benefits of using Enterprise   Ontology – 10 of them to start with Q&A

8 reasons why you must have this webinar series?

1.     What are the 4 key myths about the Enterprise Architecture & how to avoid the trap?

2.     How to effectively use Enterprise Architecture for solving enterprise problems? 5 steps to business process improvement or how to derive new strategy quickly.

3.     Learn limitations of the classical approaches ( including Enterprise Architecture)

4.     How to create enterprise composite models for creating the necessary enterprise X-ray for the problem solving

5.     How to separate primitives from existing composite models for creating enterprise anatomy

6.     Compare the time and costs associated with classical problem-solving approach vs ontology driven approach.

7.     Visual diagnosis for effective enterprise treatment using relationship matrix, performance indicators,  Composite Models & Traceability

8.     Answers to over 70 questions which you wanted to ask from an enterprise architecture practitioner

Are there Q&A session?

Question and Answer session – 15 to 20 mts at the end of each webinar

Each webinar session will end with Q&A session   which typically lasts for 15-20 mts.Each Q&A session focus on questions from the webinar as well as questions raised by participants from their projects.

Sample questions:

Q1 Is it ok to create a BPMN diagram and store in row 2, column 2 in Zachman framework? I see the example given by tool vendor having a BPMN diagram.

Q2. How practical is to derive strategy primitives? Is it very time-consuming?  Can you explain why do we need the primitives?

Q3. How quick and easy to get the dependency graph such as relationship matrix or traceability diagrams? Is it key to prognosis?

Q4. Is it possible to work on 30-45 day enterprise architecture delivery cycle? Is it feasible?

Q5. How many known enterprise disorders today? You showed us some 9 or 10?

Q6. Can you explain how the framework helps in creating the x-ray for diagnosis of a problem?

Q7. Why we can’t create an enterprise x-ray in minutes to solve one or more problems?

Q8. Are you saying that we should not call “multi variable” model as “architecture” model? And what is failing is not “enterprise architecture” but the skewed understanding of EA? IS it correct?

Q9. What’s the difference between Zachman Framework and other frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, etc.?

Q10. Why does anatomy driven approach to new product or service design so important? I see you emphasizing on it quite a lot.

Webinar formats and features? Take aways…

The webinars are available in two formats i.e. Live and recorded version.

How much does it cost?

The webinars are available in two formats i.e. Live and recorded version. You have option to purchase one webinar or buy the entire package and SAVE upto 30%. The group discounts are also available. The pricing details are available below,

In this 3 part series, will share our experience of using enterprise architecture in solving customer problems. These are the same set of skill which our workshop participants in London, Denver, Singapore, Bangalore, Sydney and Washington learnt this year. You will also learn how to effectively use the Zachman framework in solving the enterprise dis-orders.

One thing is for sure, be ready for an insight that could give you a completely different perspective. Of course, it will equip you with necessary tool and techniques to start diagnosis and prognosis of enterprise problems in a systematic way. Furthermore, getting a special discount of nearly 30% if you buy the 3 part series bundle. Hope to connect with you soon.