In this design science research, we (Eero Hosiaisluoma, Katja Penttinen, Juha Mustonen, Jukka Heikkilä) propose integrating Enterprise Architecture (EA) into an organization’s development work. We call this method Lean Enterprise Architecture Development (LEAD) – also known as Lean EA (LeanEA). See the research article from the Research Gate link. Or you can get the pdf from […]
Category: Lean Enterprise Architecture
Lean EA Framework (LEAF) Sparx EA Reference Implementation
See the reference implementation of the Lean Enterprise Architecture Framework (LEAF), which is created with Sparx EA -tool and published as HTML report. LEAF 2.2 link LEAF 2.0 link LEAF 1.0 link The LEAF can be used for linking enterprise architecture to solution architecture. High-level enterprise architecture diagrams can be modelled with ArchiMate, from which […]
Lean Enterprise Architecture Framework (LEAF)
Intro Lean EA approach supports the holistic development of an organization. Lean EA consists of value chain-based development operating model (LEAD) and integrated Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice – with the supporting framework (LEAF). The Lean EA combines management and operational development with the EA. First some basic facts: Lean EA is not focusing on EA. […]
Lean Enterprise Architecture Development (LEAD) Method – A Practical Approach
1. Introduction In this digital age, Enterprise Architecture (EA) planning is more important than ever before. New computing models such as cloud, mobility, Internet of Things (IoT) and API economy have arisen, and the overall complexity of the organization’s landscape increases continuously. However, quite often conventional Enterprise Architecture Frameworks have been found too complex, too academic and […]
Lean & Agile Enterprise Development Principles
Lean & Agile Enterprise Development is based on agile and lean practices, but the main focus is on customer value add-on delivery and customer experience. All the other principles shall be derived from those. The most important principles are as follows: Customer Value add delivery above all, from which everything shall be derived from, Collaboration and […]