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Enterprise Architecture As Strategy - Book Review

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Ashraf Fouad
Ashraf Fouad

This book review summarizes the key points of the book "Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution" by Jeanne W. Ross, Peter Weill, and David C. Robertson. The book explains that to effectively execute a strategy, companies must master three disciplines: defining an operating model, developing an enterprise architecture, and engaging IT in a strategic way. It covers topics such as defining different operating models, transforming from one model to another, stages of architecture maturity, benefits of enterprise architecture, outsourcing relationships, and linking all concepts to profitable growth plans. Although published in 2006, the book remains relevant in 2024 by providing real-world examples and referencing the Ross Four Quadrant Model operating framework that is

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Prepared by: Ashraf Fouad 1 Book Review 24-Feb-2024
Trademarks • All brands, company, and product names are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks that are the sole property of their respective owners. 2
Disclaimer • “Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution” Copyright 2006 Jeanne W. Ross, Peter Weill, and David C. Robertson • The purpose of this book review is to provide: 1. Objective feedback for potential readers (Educational purpose, no affiliate links are included). 2. Constructive feedback for the authors. 3
• Harvard Business Publishing, Amazon, Oreilly • ISBN: 978-1591398394 • Publish date: 1-Aug-2006 • 256 pages 4 Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution David Robertson Source: LinkedIn Profile Teacher, Speaker, Author, Consultant, Biker Peter Weill Source: LinkedIn Profile Senior Research Scientist & Chairman, Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) MIT Sloan School Jeanne W. Ross Source: LinkedIn Profile Retired Researcher; Law School Student
Ross Four Quadrant Model 5 Source: FORGET STRATEGY: FOCUS IT ON YOUR OPERATING MODEL Learn about how a company’s operating model guides IT investment and enhances business agility MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research
Topics Covered 6 1- To Execute Your Strategy, First Build Your Foundation 2- Define Your Operating Model 3- Implement the Operating Model via Enterprise Architecture 4- Navigate the Stages of Enterprise Architecture Maturity 5- Cash In on the Learning 6- Build the Foundation One Project at a Time 7- Use Enterprise Architecture to Guide Outsourcing 8- Now—Exploit Your Foundation for Profitable Growth 9- Take Charge! The Leadership Agenda To build an effective foundation for execution, companies must master 3 key disciplines: 1- Operating model. 2- Enterprise Architecture. 3- IT engagement model. 1- Defining the operating model with real examples from multi-national corporates. 2- Transforming from a model to another. What is the process for every operating model to build your Enterprise Architecture? Defining four stages of architecture maturity: 1- Business Silos. 2- Standardized Technology. 3- Optimized Core. 4- Business Modularity. The benefits of Enterprise Architecture: 1- Reduced IT Costs. 2- Increased IT Responsiveness. 3- Improved Risk Management. 4- Increased Management Satisfaction. 5- Enhanced Strategic Business Outcomes. IT engagement model that assures business and IT projects achieve both local and company-wide objectives. Outsourcing relationships: 1- Strategic partnership. 2- Cosourcing alliance. 3- Transaction relationship. Profitable growth in organic and acquisition-driven growth. 1- Symptoms of an ineffective foundation for execution. 2- Link all the contents of previous chapters in key actionable steps for your plan in building foundation for execution.
What I liked in the book? • Simple English for non-native English speaker. • Grey scale diagrams that are simple to understand. • The book is full of real world examples for multi-national companies  It convey the message it is not theoretical / academic book. • The book covers: 1. Founding big corporates. 2. Inorganic growth (Acquisition/Merge). 3. C-Level mindset. 4. Outsourcing models and how to benefit from them. 7
Is this book still relevant in the year 2024? • Target Audience: Enterprise Architects, CTO, & CIO. • Although the book is published on the year 2006; it is being referenced in more recent articles / books (Ex: Sogeti labs (2016), The practice of Enterpise Architecture (2021)). • Thanks to “Sergio Caredda” for the article “Operating Models: the theory and the practice” (2021) that shows 17 different operating models. IMHO, The most relevant one to Enterprise Architecture & IT in general was the “Ross Four Quadrant Model”. • Having companies transformation stories that is mentioned in the book ensure confidence of your next steps. • The book is still relevant as of year 2024. 8
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Enterprise Architecture As Strategy - Book Review

  • 2. Trademarks • All brands, company, and product names are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks that are the sole property of their respective owners. 2
  • 3. Disclaimer • “Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution” Copyright 2006 Jeanne W. Ross, Peter Weill, and David C. Robertson • The purpose of this book review is to provide: 1. Objective feedback for potential readers (Educational purpose, no affiliate links are included). 2. Constructive feedback for the authors. 3
  • 4. • Harvard Business Publishing, Amazon, Oreilly • ISBN: 978-1591398394 • Publish date: 1-Aug-2006 • 256 pages 4 Enterprise Architecture As Strategy: Creating a Foundation for Business Execution David Robertson Source: LinkedIn Profile Teacher, Speaker, Author, Consultant, Biker Peter Weill Source: LinkedIn Profile Senior Research Scientist & Chairman, Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) MIT Sloan School Jeanne W. Ross Source: LinkedIn Profile Retired Researcher; Law School Student
  • 5. Ross Four Quadrant Model 5 Source: FORGET STRATEGY: FOCUS IT ON YOUR OPERATING MODEL Learn about how a company’s operating model guides IT investment and enhances business agility MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research
  • 6. Topics Covered 6 1- To Execute Your Strategy, First Build Your Foundation 2- Define Your Operating Model 3- Implement the Operating Model via Enterprise Architecture 4- Navigate the Stages of Enterprise Architecture Maturity 5- Cash In on the Learning 6- Build the Foundation One Project at a Time 7- Use Enterprise Architecture to Guide Outsourcing 8- Now—Exploit Your Foundation for Profitable Growth 9- Take Charge! The Leadership Agenda To build an effective foundation for execution, companies must master 3 key disciplines: 1- Operating model. 2- Enterprise Architecture. 3- IT engagement model. 1- Defining the operating model with real examples from multi-national corporates. 2- Transforming from a model to another. What is the process for every operating model to build your Enterprise Architecture? Defining four stages of architecture maturity: 1- Business Silos. 2- Standardized Technology. 3- Optimized Core. 4- Business Modularity. The benefits of Enterprise Architecture: 1- Reduced IT Costs. 2- Increased IT Responsiveness. 3- Improved Risk Management. 4- Increased Management Satisfaction. 5- Enhanced Strategic Business Outcomes. IT engagement model that assures business and IT projects achieve both local and company-wide objectives. Outsourcing relationships: 1- Strategic partnership. 2- Cosourcing alliance. 3- Transaction relationship. Profitable growth in organic and acquisition-driven growth. 1- Symptoms of an ineffective foundation for execution. 2- Link all the contents of previous chapters in key actionable steps for your plan in building foundation for execution.
  • 7. What I liked in the book? • Simple English for non-native English speaker. • Grey scale diagrams that are simple to understand. • The book is full of real world examples for multi-national companies  It convey the message it is not theoretical / academic book. • The book covers: 1. Founding big corporates. 2. Inorganic growth (Acquisition/Merge). 3. C-Level mindset. 4. Outsourcing models and how to benefit from them. 7
  • 8. Is this book still relevant in the year 2024? • Target Audience: Enterprise Architects, CTO, & CIO. • Although the book is published on the year 2006; it is being referenced in more recent articles / books (Ex: Sogeti labs (2016), The practice of Enterpise Architecture (2021)). • Thanks to “Sergio Caredda” for the article “Operating Models: the theory and the practice” (2021) that shows 17 different operating models. IMHO, The most relevant one to Enterprise Architecture & IT in general was the “Ross Four Quadrant Model”. • Having companies transformation stories that is mentioned in the book ensure confidence of your next steps. • The book is still relevant as of year 2024. 8

Editor's Notes

  1. Maximum book pages: 740 pages