Gartner® Report: The Enterprise Architect’s Guide to Formalizing Business Architecture

Business architecture (BA) has the power to significantly improve how organizations make technology and investment decisions. Yet in many companies, BA is still practiced in an informal and fragmented way – with limited consistency, coordination, or long-term impact. We believe, this Gartner report helps heads of enterprise architecture and their teams take a structured, strategic approach to formalizing BA and building the foundation for sustainable, enterprise-wide value.

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Drawing on findings from the 2023 Gartner Consumable Business Architecture Survey and real-world experience, this report discusses why many early attempts at formalization fail – and how to avoid common pitfalls. You’ll learn how to lead your organization toward a scalable, mature BA discipline that delivers measurable outcomes. Key topics covered include:

The current state of business architecture maturity across organizations
Why informal, one-off BA efforts often stall progress
How to demonstrate the strategic impact of BA through targeted value stories

The report also outlines a clear three-step plan to help enterprise architects formalize and scale business architecture effectively. In our opinion, each step offers practical guidance to build alignment, demonstrate impact, and lay the groundwork for sustainable success:

Initiate an orchestrated approach to BA: Identify existing BA efforts and align stakeholders to foster cross-functional collaboration.
Demonstrate the value of BA at an early stage: Show how BA impacts business outcomes with clear metrics and value stories to gain executive support.
Build a scalable BA foundation: Lay a strong foundation by defining roles, processes, and tools that support scalable BA services to drive measurable results.

Download your copy of the report now and discover how to successfully formalize and scale business architecture. Learn how a structured approach can elevate your enterprise architecture and pave the way for sustainable business success.

Gartner, Inc. “The Enterprise Architect’s Guide to Formalizing Business Architecture” by Lucas Kobat, February 3, 2025.

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