Scott Beach

One of the most powerful aspects of ArchiMate is its ability to connect strategy with capabilities. The strategy-to-capability view provides a clear picture of how stakeholder drivers and goals translate into the maturing of business capabilities that enable real outcomes. In this example I create for SDLC governance, you can see how drivers like reducing risk and increasing stakeholder satisfaction flow down into goals such as reducing technical debt and improving time to market. These then align to expected outcomes, which are delivered through specific courses of action. Finally, those actions map directly to the capabilities that the business needs to mature, such as enterprise risk management, technology risk management, and enterprise architecture. This linkage is the essence of business architecture while using strategy and capabilities as the backbone. It creates traceability from executive priorities all the way down to the capability enhancements required to deliver them. It also provides a structured way to show where investment in governance, architecture, or tooling pays off in tangible business terms. Curious to hear from other architects. Are you using this type of view in the architecture vision or business architecture phase of the TOGAF ADM? If so, how has it helped align stakeholders and drive capability maturity discussions in your organizations?

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At P&G, technology isn't just a supporting function—it's a strategic enabler for growth, innovation, and consumer satisfaction. We're maniacally focused on understanding the wants and needs of the consumer, and technology is how we deliver on that promise. Earlier this summer, I had a fantastic conversation with Peter High on his Technovation podcast. We dove deep into how P&G is leveraging technology like AI, automation and data analytics to improve our operations, elevate consumer experiences, and create greater efficiencies. A few of the key highlights from our conversation: +Data-Driven Innovation: Our AI Factory integrates data across the value chain, enabling faster problem-solving and smarter decision-making. In Brazil, AI improved P&G’s out-of-stock rates by 15 percentage points – a game-changer in our industry! +End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: With tools like our Pampers Club app, we’re able to ensure that consumers have the essentials they need. +Upskilling for Digital Fluency: We’re investing in workforce training through partnerships with Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to ensure everyone can leverage new digital tools like AI effectively. +AI as a Workforce Enabler: We are using AI as a facilitator of productivity to help employees focus on higher value tasks and initiatives. Leveraging AI across the business enhances efficiency and scales operations without burnout. +A Bright Future Ahead: I’m excited about the potential of reasoning models and agentic AI, which have the potential to eliminate dashboards by allowing us to “talk to the data.” Quantum computing offers the potential to optimize supply chains and operations at unprecedented levels.   #PGInnovation is truly transforming how we operate and deliver value, always with the consumer at the center. I'm excited about the continued impact we'll drive in our industry. Ready to hear more about how we're leveraging technology to innovate? Listen to my full conversation with Peter here: https://lnkd.in/gPnKhP3D

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Great panel yesterday with Southeast Tennessee SHRM and the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association on how AI is starting to reshape HR and operations. BuildWithin Hamilton County Executive Director Walton R. joined Crystal Renner, MHRM from Miller Industries and Arthur Menezes from Gestamp to share how AI is improving productivity and efficiency in Human Capital Management. They all shared compelling examples of how AI is already being used to make hiring faster, training smarter, and systems more efficient. It’s early, but the direction is clear. We’re just beginning to see how AI can augment how organizations manage people and work. The opportunity ahead is massive. City of Chattanooga U.S. Department of Labor #AI #skills #upskilling

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