The focus should be to define and create the enterprise “structure” so that snapshot or enterprise x-ray can be created on the fly and quickly (in minutes). Rather than consuming time in irrelevant composite models which are outdated by the time you are hit with a problem.
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Deconstruct Business Process Model using Zachman Framework Principles – 5 part videos
March 16, 2012
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In the recent posts, I discussed about the changes in the Zachman framework 3.0. also discussed about the prevailing myths about the framework. Thanks for the overwhelming response and of course several questions as well 
.Some questions related to – what’s the difference between primitive and composite? Why do you need primitive models ? how these concepts are helpful in the context of business process modeling? How to use the primitive to create the target business process diagram? What are the limitations of the approach which doesn’t consider the concepts of primitive models ? Check the 5 part videos.
Diagnosis and corrections of 9 enterprise disorders using Zachman Framework
March 1, 2012
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You will agree that the most complex object of the information age is “Enterprise.” The inherent complexity is nothing less than what you will find inside a human body (anatomy). Human beings existed much before the arrival of medical science. Medical science brought common understanding about the anatomy, various systems such as Muscular, Nervous, and [...]
Read more John Zachman will certify only 50 professionals in next 6 months world over, are you the chosen one?
February 23, 2012
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There are only 50 certifications available in next 6 months (until August 2012) unlike other certifications, which are in hundreds every month. So, hurry and enroll quickly in the city and country near you. This is a very exclusive certification program. If you want to understand the “Complexity & Contradiction” in Enterprise and struggling to manage non-adaptive enterprise and dysfunctional systems, you don’t want to miss this.
Read more Missed it Last Year? Nominate for the Architecture Awards 2012
February 16, 2012
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On behalf of iCMG management and the jury, I am happy to invite nominations for the world’s most coveted Enterprise & IT Architecture Awards. If you want your hard work, and achievement gets noticed – a coveted award will help you to compete better. Earn the honor, recognition and respect you deserve.
Read more Top 21 Zachman Framework Myths – Busted
February 9, 2012
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Some of the common myths about the framework are: Is the framework for Enterprise or IT or both; colors are random; there is no Integration across columns; transformation vs. decomposition; number of rows can change, columns are arbitrary, perspectives are random; no rules to separate primitive vs. composites; architecture constructs vs. manufacturing constructs; methodology vs. ontology; taxonomy vs. ontology; checklist vs. periodic table; row 1 & row 2 vs. row 6; etc.
Read more Zachman Framework v3.0 – what’s NEW?
February 2, 2012
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Here, is a list of 16 key visible changes in Zachman Framework v3.0 compared to v2.0 (2004 version). There are several noteworthy changes in the new version which raises the understanding level and discards some of the existing myths and misconceptions. Moreover, this time the framework is aimed at the enterprise community in general and clears the cloud over the prevailing confusion about Enterprise Architecture vs. Enterprise IT Architecture.
Read more John Zachman quotes on inherent complexity in running and managing enterprises
January 12, 2012
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There are 10 such quotes. These quotes are related to issues like enterprise objective, status of “strategy” within the enterprises, the need for traceability across the enterprise structural elements, how does IT (Information Technology) people perceive enterprise objective, how does a CEO of an enterprise perceives IT, need for simulation to understand impact analysis, idea vs. instantiation, changing external environments, complexity management, what makes the enterprise dysfunctional, need for architecture and of course the idea of lean enterprise.
Read more Winners of iCMG Architecture Excellence Awards 2011 announced
August 3, 2011
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iCMG Award 24 Winners for Global Excellence in Enterprise & IT Architecture. 22 companies around the world walked home with Global Awards for Architecture Excellence amidst enough fanfare at the Architecture Excellence Awards 2011 organized by iCMG.
Read more 7 keynotes by the doers who are bitten by passion and have weakness for results, can u miss it?
July 22, 2011
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This year, if you look the diversity, experience and the influence these speakers bring to the table, it will amaze one and all. A deputy Chief Minister & a Finance Minister, Inventor of Enterprise Architecture, Inevntor of term “BPM”, Director-IT of Telecom Operator, Chief Architect of Oil & Refinery services company etc.
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Unknowingly, it’s like referring a “compound” as an “element” in the Periodic Table ;-)
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Deconstruct Business Process Model using Zachman Framework Principles – 5 part videos
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Diagnosis and corrections of 9 enterprise disorders using Zachman Framework
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John Zachman will certify only 50 professionals in next 6 months world over, are you the chosen one?
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Missed it Last Year? Nominate for the Architecture Awards 2012
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John Zachman quotes on inherent complexity in running and managing enterprises
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Zachman Framework v3.0 – what’s NEW?
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iCMG Architecture Awards – 2nd round of evaluation is going to be difficult for jury
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Top 21 Zachman Framework Myths – Busted
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John Zachman will certify only 50 professionals in next 6 months world over, are you the chosen one?
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