Enterprise Architecture (EA) has traditionally been viewed as an IT-centric initiative focused on managing IT assets and operational efficiency. Often reporting to CIOs, its scope has been limited to enterprise-wide IT decisions rather than shaping the architecture of the enterprise itself.
This narrow focus has overshadowed the strategic potential of EA to serve as a critical driver of enterprise-wide goals. EA has the capability to act as the architecture of the enterprise, providing insights to CEOs, department heads, and decision-makers that ensure enterprise longevity and efficiency.
This think tank explores how EA can transition from its IT-centric origins to becoming a strategic pillar for enterprise success.
Topics of Discussion:
1. Enterprise Architecture: A CEO’s Strategic Asset
- Why EA should report directly to the CEO to align with enterprise-wide strategic goals.
- How EA drives cross-departmental alignment and strategy execution beyond IT.
2.Transitioning EA’s Influence -EA under CIO vs EA under CEO
- The current reality of EA under CIO governance and its evolution towards a business-centric model.
- Practical steps for transitioning EA into a broader enterprise-wide strategic role.
3. The Benefits of a Separate EA Department
- Enhanced strategic alignment through direct visibility at the executive level.
- Expanding EA’s influence across marketing, finance, operations, and other non-IT functions.
4. Driving Innovation through Enterprise Architecture
- How EA identifies and implements innovations that create competitive advantages across the organization.
5.Future-Ready EA: Preparing for Organizational Transformation
- Incremental steps to expand EA’s scope and influence.
- Building internal understanding and support for EA as a bridge between business units and IT.
Why Attend:
This session will explore practical approaches and strategic insights into elevating the role of Enterprise Architecture in your organization.
Whether you're a CIO, IT leader, or strategist, this session will equip you with actionable takeaways to position EA as a key driver of enterprise success.
Date: 20 Jan
Time : 2.00 PM to 5 PM
Fee : $595