Monday, October 22, 2007 | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

EA Fundamentals: Core Concepts, Best Practices, and Winning Approaches

Tim Westbrock, Managing Director, EAdirections

This seminar presents everything you need to know to get the most from your EAC experience, presenting topics for those new to EA and those wanting to fill in the missing pieces. It includes everything from grounding in the core terminology, processes and deliverables to practical advice on the best practice steps for launching and sustaining an effective program. Sprinkle in thought-provoking discussion on the important linkages between EA and portfolio management as well as advice on how to position EA for your enterprise, this seminar covers all the bases, blending core concepts with pragmatic how-to approaches for day-to-day and long-term success. Designed for architects of all types, subject matter experts, managers and anyone with an interest in learning how to balance tactical and strategic needs, this seminar reveals approaches that will help the enterprise make more effective, rapid, consistent and integrated decisions.

Key Issues
• Presenting key EA terms, models and concepts
• Getting an EA practice underway: people, process approach and deliverables
• Sustaining an EA practice
• Integrating EA with portfolio management and other enabling processes

Monday, October 22, 2007 | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Next Steps for the Experienced Enterprise Architect

Larry R. DeBoever, Managing Director, EAdirections

George S. Paras, Managing Director, EAdirections

As EA teams conquer the basics and build momentum, it isn't long before they are ready to "move it up to the next level", taking on more ambitious agendas and addressing larger challenges. To be successful, even experienced architects need to enhance their skill sets, expand their approaches, connect with other key strategic and operating functions, and reach out to new audiences at the executive level and in the business. This fast-paced, interactive workshop will explore issues that are facing every enterprise architect ready to take those next steps. Each module includes background and insights on the specific topic combined with group sessions designed to explore the issue in depth. Key findings from the workshop discussions will be recorded and each attendee will receive a copy following the workshop. This workshop is designed for the seasoned EA practitioner who is well grounded in the field and looking to participate in a collaborative discussion forum that promises to be both lively and thought-provoking.

Key Issues
• Using EA to support an "innovation agenda"
• Advanced Governance: Intersecting EA, PMO & IT processes
• EA & SOA: Driving an strategy, effective integration, scaling & politics
• Developing effective approaches to quantifying & demonstrating EA Value
• Getting executive leadership engaged & keeping their attention
• Open discussion on key trends & technologies that may impact EA

Friday, October 26, 2007 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Mastering EA Implementation

Jeff Scott, Chief Strategist, Logical Leap, Inc.

Synthesize what you have learned this week and put it to work on Monday. Start NOW to create a powerful and influential EA program. This dynamic "heads-on" workshop will stretch your thinking beyond frameworks, blueprints, and patterns to create a new perspective on the role of architecture and how it will succeed in your organization. Through both lecture and collaborative peer group working sessions we will bring clarity to EA's strategic mission, pinpoint the sources of resistance, and create innovative solutions to EA's persistent problems. This is not a one size fits all approach. We will present methods that allow you to design an EA program that works in YOUR environment. You are guaranteed to leave this session with a different view of architecture and a new set of innovative ideas to create a more powerful, and influential EA program.

Key Issues
• Aligning EA with the organizational context
• Clarifying EA's domain and mission
• Strategy building for architects
• Identifying your REAL customers
• Designing products and services
• Creating a powerful marketing plan mastering innovation

Friday, October 26, 2007 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Getting Some Respect: How to Measure & Communicate Your EA Success

David Baker, Partner and Chief Architect, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc.

Michael Janiszewski, Manager, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc.

As organizations increasingly seek to establish a formal Enterprise Architecture (EA) function, they are finding that the size, scope, and underlying complexity of their efforts lead to significant challenges. Paramount among these is ensuring that the EA function is robust enough to mature with the organization and to deliver increasing value. An Enterprise Architecture metrics (e.g., metrics, measurement, and reporting) function is critical for addressing this challenge. It answers the critical question "What has EA done for the enterprise lately?", and keeps it answered across the entire IT Lifecycle. A robust function tracks the EA from business value delivered to the operational effectiveness of the EA group itself. This seminar is intended to provide the attendee with the real world tools required to develop and mature an Enterprise Architecture metrics program and to "get some respect" for the EA effort. The seminar will be taught through both lecture and in-class exercises leveraging real world case studies.

Key Issues
• The various categories of EA metrics and how they fit into the IT lifecycle
• The difference between EA and Program Management metrics
• How to establish your own EA metrics and reporting processes
• Who should be involved in the definition, gathering, and analysis of EA metrics (e.g., required skills, organization design)
• How to analyze your results and use them to improve your EA program
• Discussion of common EA metrics frameworks, deliverables and reporting templates
• Making EA metrics relevant by integrating the collection to provide actionable information throughout the IT lifecycle
• Discussion of training and change management issues associated with launching an EA metrics program
• Avoiding organizational pitfalls that may limit the effectiveness of your EA metrics program