The Business Architecture Body of Knowledge (BIZBOK) Guide version 13 has introduced several updates and changes that refine the framework and provide clearer guidance for business architecture practitioners. This document outlines the key changes based on the provided transcript and references the relevant slide numbers where these changes are discussed. In this short yet comprehensive video, Deirdre Caren, the founder of Agora Insights and Aidon.ai, discusses the updates in the Bizbok 13. She covers how these changes impact the Agora Insights Business Architecture Pathway Programme: CBA Pr ..read more

Hosted by Deirdre Caren on Agora Insights' Blueprints for Success - Business Architectural Odyssey It's always a pleasure to speak with Martin Sharp, an experienced and passionate professional in the field of naval, business and enterprise architectural design. We spoke about his career path from traditional naval architecture to the innovative world of business modeling. Martin's journey began with a fascination for boats, leading him to naval architecture. This foundation in precise design and problem-solving set the stage for his later ventures into software development and, ultimately, bu ..read more

The Background Statement The background statement helps frame the why, who, what, when, where and how of the change initiative allowing all stakeholders to understand the value of the change. "I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I say." — Flannery O’Connor 1.1 Overview When initiating a change in the organisation, everyone should have a clear understanding of why and what happened to justify the change. However, for many businesses, what happened in the past is not well understood, and yet the change initiative is pushed forwards without clarity of the why ..read more

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Krishan Jogia, Managing Director, Evolve & Amplify on the future of Business Architecture. We had an interesting and diverse conversation covering a variety of topics. These included business architecture, strategy, customer service, artificial intelligence and continuous learning.  As many of us realize, these are not just buzzwords, they are essential components of a robust business model. When we talk about serving customers, we're looking at the heart of every business operation. Strategy, on the other hand, is the blueprint that guides ..read more

Hosted by Deirdre Caren in Agora Insights' Blueprints for Success - Business Analysis and AI I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a rich and enlightening conversation with Delvin Fletcher, the President and CEO of the International Institute of Business Analysis IIBA. In our discussion, we covered a range of topics relevant to business analysis and business architecture, touching on the evolving nature of the professions, the impact of AI, and the experiences of working remotely. Let's get started... Background Delvin Fletcher is a leader with strong and focused experience in head ..read more

What are your personal goals, and how can you ensure you are on the right track? SWOT analysis is used by many organisations to assess themselves as well as competitors in order to make strategies for continuous growth. However, SWOT analysis is not limited to organisations or companies; it can be implemented on a personal level to assess ourselves in order to find strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats from external factors. It could be more helpful for job seekers as well as employed professionals to have continuous growth. By assessing ourselves, we can identify the ..read more

Today, I'm thrilled to share a bit about my founder journey with Agora Insights and reflect on the past seven years of growth, learning, and the adventure of being an entrepreneur. It's been a wild ride, and I'm excited to share into some of the insights I've gained along the way. "You have to really understand what it is you want to do. Be clear on your strategy, on where you want to go. Then you have to focus your efforts to carve a niche. This is harder than you think." - Deirdre Caren The Genesis of Agora Insights Seven years ago, I founded Agora Insights in Christchurch, New Zealand. Th ..read more

You're interested in getting certified as a business analyst, but you don't know where to start? You've heard that the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) offers certification, but you don't know what it entails? Should I get certified as a Business Analyst? There is no point in aiming for certification if you are not interested in building your business analysis career. But if you are wanting to grow your career in this field, then it is helpful to get the certification associated with the role. Business analysts work with organizations to help them define and solve business ..read more

Business Architecture Capabilities Mapping using AI: A Case Study with Supreme Coffee In part 2 of 12 of this ChatGPT experiment, I'm concentrating on capabilities, which are a fundamental and foundational part of what we do as business architects. Understanding an organization's capabilities is critical for strategic planning and operational efficiency. Remember that business architecture capabilities mapping offers a structured method for visualising and comprehending what a company does.  We'll walk through a capabilities mapping approach using Supreme Coffee as a fictitious case stud ..read more

Recently Breanne Casteel and I mentioned the effects of Imposter Syndrome on Agora Insights' Blueprints for Success. For those who haven't heard of it yet, Imposter Syndrome (IS) is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud." This imposter phenomenon (Clance & Imes 1978) is not exclusive to any particular field and can affect professionals across various industries, including business analysts and business architects. Understanding imposter syndrome and its impact is crucial for maintaining a healthy work e ..read more