This is a way to describe the 3rd generation Enterprise Architecture to elaborate on hybrid EA team, as an integrated part of existing enterprise value chains. It has also been describe in the scenario setting of middle earth and the fellowship of the ring. To read more about the open group and the reasongin of the 3rd generation EA. http://blog.opengroup.org/2014/09/10/now-is-the-time-for-third-generation-enterprise-architecture-methods/

1. THE ROLE OF THE ENTERPRISE
ARCHITECT
...or when you need a Gandalf
"The official disturber of the peace"

2. Gandalf the grey
Knows the craft and have seen it
all
Have long experience at multiple
levels
Seems to be more than 400 years
old

3. The architect needs to prove understanding of business benefits and commitment to earn trust!
It's all about the trust! To become ...

4. Gandalf the white
Has the axiomatic wisdom
Sees patterns and dependencies
that no other can
CxO full trust at the core
Conductor of enterprise change

5. When the real power of Enterprise Architect comes to life...
...it enables and facilitates business development and strategy transformation

6. It's essential to perform extensive research to be able to tell the uncomfortable truth
It's more about the result, Enterprise Analytics, than the craft of establish an Enterprise Architecture

7. It's the Enterprise Architect's responsibility to travel where needed and to ensure the understanding is
established
A large change needs to be a concern for all stakeholders

8. It's crucial to get all the main stakeholders views and aspirations aligned into one common strategy
Otherwise this will slow down or entirely stop the journey.

9. Some key stakeholders have been sleeping for many years and have been listening to the easy truth
They need to hear what's essential for them, the same story but in a different language.

10. The desired target
The target needs to be described
and quantified
Ensure to understand all aspects
that need to be changed, not only
technology

11. The journey
Should be based on what the
landscape looks like and where we
are starting from
Plan the optimal journey and in
what order part goals should be
achieved

12. To ensure how to reach the desired target, it's crucial to gather the right fellowship with different qualities
First rule is that you do not know everything, collaboration is a core concept

13. Details need to be clarified, but await as long as possible.
The design should be treated as a perishable.

14. The fight can begin
Every change in the organization should
support the strategic journey
EA should give guidance to ensure a
successful result
The approach should be a pragmatic
hybrid EA practice that is not built upon
an Ivory Tower

15. Reflect and govern
Continuous reflection and
verification if we are on the
correct path
Re-plan and take required counter
measures

16. The success of the journey should always be celebrated and recognized as an extraordinary achievement
This act as a clear foundation for the next journey! We are continuously on the move somewhere

17. Control is an illusion;
the power of influence is real!

18. Klas Sjödahl
Continuous re-evaluate the role of EA
Transformation leader and commitment
booster
Holistic and pragmatic view on things
Genuine low prestige team player
Seen as a trusted advisor
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