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What It Takes to Be a Great Enterprise Architect
Enterprise architects have an exciting opportunity before them in helping shape organizations. But what makes an enterprise architect great? Talent, of course, but also the skills that help leaders and managers excel.
This report by Dana Bredemeyer and Ruth Malan spells out the necessary qualities for great enterprise architects in the context of a historical story. It is the story of James Madison and the creation of the US Constitution. The story is told in narrative form, giving you the opportunity to discover its lessons for yourself as you shape how the architect's role is perceived in your organization.
The key characteristics for success that emerge from the Madison story and resonate with our experience with top architects around the world are:
- Domain expertise
- Political acuity
- Strategic ability
- Leadership skills
Having a clear, articulated strategy, and a way to move from that strategy to activities and decisions that align with it, will help you make a strategic difference in your organization. Order your copy of this report today and find out how!
Published: August 2004, 22 pages, PDF format
Authors: Dana Bredemeyer and Ruth Malan
Online resource center clients: Access this report online
