The masterclasses are designed for enterprise architects and executives. Prior knowledge about enterprise architecture is an advantage, but not necessary.
Mergers &
Acquisitions
This masterclass provides specific concepts and methods to enhance the success of organizational mergers and acquisitions (M&A) throughout their lifecycle by using enterprise architecture (EA) analysis and design practices.
LEARN MOREEA6 – Holistic EA Approach
This masterclass is focused on six facets of the enterprise that represent the comprehensive approach to EA and enable
holistic thinking to problem finding and problem solving to
deliver results faster.
Systems
Thinking
This masterclass will show how to think about an organization as a system and consider the interdependencies and relationships between different components of a system, such as business processes, data, technology, and people.
LEARN MOREDigital Transformation
The attendees will learn practical tools and techniques for designing and leading digital transformation initiatives, as well as acquire best practices and useful insights into creating ambidextrous organizations.
LEARN MORECyber Security
This masterclass will introduce the leading cybersecurity and security architecture frameworks and approaches.
LEARN MOREMergers & Acquisitions
Engaging enterprise architecture in the acquisition / merger process allows the acquisition team to plan, execute, and evaluate acquisitions within a strategic planning framework that improves acquisition performance without compromising organizational performance. Specifically, using the EA capability improves acquisition performance through the following:
Speed (time to capability)
The ability to reuse current capabilities inhouse will allow the enterprise to get its products, services, and solutions to market faster
Reduced integration cost (reuse)
The ability to support the integration of new business models and technologies with current operational capabilities will eliminate the need for redundant capabilities
Reverse integration
The ability to identify business or operational capabilities in the target company will allow them to be scaled inside the acquirer
Reduced business and IT complexity
Through the ongoing documentation of the current state of the enterprise, redundant and unused assets are identified and eliminated, thus sustaining a more fit enterprise
This masterclass provides specific concepts and methods to enhance the success of organizational mergers and acquisitions (M&A) throughout their lifecycle by using enterprise architecture (EA) analysis and design practices. Also divestments, carve-outs, and organizational transformation in general will be included in the masterclass.
EA6 – Holistic EA Approach
This represents an updated EA3 Cube Framework and is therefore called EA6. It is now enhanced to include organizational health/viability and incorporates areas for risk management, human capital, and valuation.
The new framework is a six-faced cube, which includes analysis and design areas for:
Structure – the organizational architecture and design
Function – the functional domain (architecture)
Risk – the governance, risk and compliance
Value – the valuation and benefit realization
People – the human capital
Products – the products and services and supply chain
The EA6 workshop dates in 2025:
March 21st (online)
March 29th (Saturday – online)
April 14th (online)
Systems Thinking
Systems thinking is a necessary skill for an enterprise architect because it allows to consider the complex interdependencies and relationships between different components of a system, such as business processes, data, technology, and people. This holistic perspective enables enterprise architects to design and implement solutions that align with the overall goals and strategies of the organization, rather than just addressing isolated issues or problems. Additionally, systems thinking can help enterprise architects anticipate and proactively address potential issues and challenges, as well as identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Highlights of the course
Interactive Modules
We create an immersive, participatory learning environment that bridges theory and practice, helping architects internalize and apply systems thinking principles.
Case Studies
Learn about practical strategies on how to evolve your EA practice by integrating systems thinking principles.
System Archetypes
Systems thinking provides a set of archetypal patterns that can be used to identify common problems within systems and help to find solutions
Mental Models
Discover the implicit assumptions and beliefs that shape how we view the world and approach problem-solving.
Digital Transformation
To compete in the digital economy, established companies must take advantage of digital technologies to deliver both operational excellence and rapid business innovation. However, these have very different requirements for both underlying technology and business process design. This means that digital technologies are driving two simultaneous transformations in most companies. Drawing on case studies of LEGO and others, we will explore critical design choices that are enabling companies to succeed in the digital economy.
Learning points
Digital technologies rarely eliminate demand for existing products and services (e.g. physical books, retail stories); rather they demand companies supplement traditional products and services with digital offerings
Operational excellence is a prerequisite for the digital economy
As the industies are disrupted by the capabilities of new technologies, established companies must reimagine their value proposition
Digital Transformation workshop dates in 2025:
March 17th (online)
March 25th (Copenhagen)
April 2nd (online)
April 7th (Copenhagen)
Cyber Security for Enterprise Architects
Learn how you as an enterprise architect can engage in and contribute to enterprise-wide cybersecurity and security architecture. This masterclass will introduce the leading cybersecurity and security architecture frameworks and approaches, including NIST CSF2, SABSA, and selected ISO-standards. We will focus on enterprise architects’ role in security work.
Learning objectives
1
Explore how to align cybersecurity objectives with overall enterprise strategy to ensure comprehensive, integrated security solutions.
2
Understand the key components, principles, and application of security architecture frameworks such as NIST CSF2, SABSA, and relevant ISO standards.
3
Strengthen collaboration between architects, security teams, and other stakeholders to drive unified security planning and execution.
Cyber Security for Enterprise Architects workshop dates in 2025:
April 4th (online)
May 2nd (online)