Modeling data and information in an organization

Modeling data and information in an organization

The last weeks I’ve been focusing a lot on the data and information models in our architecture. Organizations have so much data flowing around that it’s hard to effectively map it all out.

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Turning Complexity into Manageable Complication

Turning Complexity into Manageable Complication

Have you ever made bread before in your life? Like from start to finish? It’s not a difficult thing to do.

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Enterprise architecture needs to get better at architecture strategy

Enterprise architecture needs to get better at architecture strategy

I’ve been reading a lot of strategy books these last weeks 1 (also two James Bond books, but that is probably not related to this post), and I’ve been trying to tie it to my everyday work of enterprise architecture.

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Taming Chaos: Handeling vendor based architecture

Taming Chaos: Handeling vendor based architecture

I’ve noticed a huge shift in the architecture of big companies in the last few years: companies are shifting from in-house development to third-party applications, shedding the traditional ‘Not Invented Here’ stigma in favor of external innovation.

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Communication for team leaders - Ownership

Communication for team leaders - Ownership

And we’ve come to the last post in the series of “communication for team leaders.” This one is about ownership.

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Communication for team leaders - Trust

Communication for team leaders - Trust

The second part of a three-part"Communication for Team Leaders". This one is about trust, letting go and delegating. I think it’s the hardest one for new managers.

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Communication for team leaders - Context

Communication for team leaders - Context

This will be the first post in a series of three called “Communication for Team Leaders”. The first focuses on context and why it’s crucial in daily communication and task-giving.

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Data driven is not the silver bullet you think it is

Data driven is not the silver bullet you think it is

In the 2010s, there was a huge buzz around big data. Big data was going to save the world of decision-making.

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I think we should reimagine how we see architecture principles

I think we should reimagine how we see architecture principles

To me, it always seems strange that in a world that thrives on innovation and constant change, every architectural department tries to implement a rigid set of principles that stay in place for years.

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Internal vs consulting Enterprise Architecture

Internal vs consulting Enterprise Architecture

Today, I want to discuss the two big experiences you can have as an Enterprise Architect: working internally at a company and being a consultant.

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