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This is a big a broad question: “What is the value of architecture?” I am working on a project regarding the value of full scale architecture supporting IT – from operational to system to technical. But in thinking about this, I am finding connections to lots of other areas that have been around for a while.

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On so many projects we assemble all the tasks and then assign them to the appropriate individuals. However, I have found that as an alternative we need to consider assigning some tasks to a small team of people. This may sound inefficient but I think it is essential, especially in certain environments and on certain types of tasks.

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The business analysis function is one that needs to be managed with care and the wisdom of experience. Business analysts handle requirements management, systems analysis, business analysis, requirements analysis, or consulting. The various activities around these functions take place throughout the project and require continuous monitoring, starting at a high level near the beginning of the project. This post explores key business analysis activities throughout the project lifecycle.

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Enterprise Architecture ( EA ), Organizational Strategy, and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) are closely related.  The question is, “How are they related on a very practical level?”  Let’s take a look.

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Daptiv, formerly eProject, has changed its name effective November 12, 2007, reflecting its desire to cast a wider net within the enterprise. The name eProject reflected a strict project management focus, whereas Daptiv – with connotations of fast, adaptive, dynamic, modern, futuristic – leaves behind that more singular focus. In fact, CEO Jeff Pancottine has reported that the new branding reflects the on-demand, flexible style and wide range of uses for the software beyond the scope of traditional Project Portfolio Management (PPM). The capabilities of web services surely figured into this marketing move.

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Solid architecture is one key ingredient to overall project success. How project managers and architects approach this process has a profound effect on product quality.

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Enterprise architecture is a key consideration in portfolio management in the IT arena. One major issue related to portfolio management involves the issue of putting into place a system for creating enterprise architecture.

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I think the idea of building enterprise architectures is a great ideal. It relates very closely to the idea of project portfolio management – where multiple projects are coordinated as a hole for the benefit of the enterprise. Here are some of the ideas based on experience at the US Army. This topic is sure to be revisited!

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