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Whynde Kuehn's "Strategy to Reality" offers a refreshing and insightful perspective on business architecture, demystifying the often complex subject with a clear and engaging style. The book effectively bridges the gap between abstract strategic concepts and the practical realities of business strategy execution. Kuehn begins by acknowledging the inherent challenge of translating strategy into tangible results. She then lays a solid foundation by providing a concise overview of business architecture, without any overwhelming jargons or unnecessary complexity. One of the book's strengths is its emphasis on the unique value that business architecture brings to the decision-making process. Kuehn clarifies the often misunderstood relationship between business architecture and other disciplines, positioning it as a crucial bridge between business strategy and operational execution. Her assertion that "business architecture drives technology investment with a business perspective" is particularly insightful, addressing a common misconception. The book also provides insights into the distinctions between value chain, value network, process, and value streams, contextualizing them within different methodologies. This clarification is essential for understanding the role of business architecture in modern organizations. Perhaps the most challenging aspect of business architecture is measuring its impact. Kuehn addresses this issue directly, providing practical guidance on how to assess the value that business architecture brings to an organization. Her future predictions regarding the adoption of business architecture are insightful and align with emerging trends in the field. Overall, "Strategy to Reality" is a highly recommended read for anyone seeking a clear and comprehensive understanding of business architecture. Kuehn's ability to distill complex concepts into digestible insights makes this book a valuable resource for both seasoned professionals and those new to the field. #BusinessArchitecture #Strategy

I’m excited to watch Angelica Faber’s identity modernization session tomorrow, August 27th, at SANS Institute’s 2024 Cloud Security Exchange. It’s going to be a great discussion on the importance of transitioning legacy systems to more agile and secure identity platforms like Microsoft Entra ID. Plus, I'm looking forward to hearing how Angelica speaks about the benefits of Conditional Access controls for a more real-time security model. Don’t miss out—join me for the free session! 

By Carsten KrauseAugust 25, 2024 The rapid adoption of cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, offering unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. However, as organizations increasingly rely on multiple cloud providers to meet their diverse needs—a strategy known as multi-cloud—the complexity of managing cybersecurity across these environments grows. This article explores the key cybersecurity challenges in a multi-cloud environment and offers insights on how to mitigate risks, protect data, and ensure compliance. #multicloudsecurity https://lnkd.in/eHqYGT5Q

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Data Portfolio Manager, MN.IT Services at State of Minnesota!

#GenAI at US Open #Tennis - How is IBM driving insights at the (USTA) United States Tennis Association? Let us ask IBM #Fellow Aaron Baughman, Master Inventor and IBM Quantum™ Ambassador who shares his thoughts in this article by Tyler Sidell. For more than three decades, teams of developers and data scientists from IBM Consulting® have collaborated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to provide an engaging digital experience for US Open tennis fans. Let’s take a deep dive into this year’s innovations across two generative AI projects that leverage IBM’s versatile family of enterprise-ready Granite™ foundation models, among other models. We’ll also look at how the team used IBM watsonx Code Assistant™ to accelerate code generation and improve productivity and collaboration. By working closely with the USTA over the years, the IBM Consulting team explores new ways to create magnetic fan experiences and improve the productivity of the US Open digital team. It’s also an opportunity to showcase powerful new tools, such as watsonx Code Assistant and the family of Granite foundation models. https://lnkd.in/gPDYjNvn

By Carsten KrauseAugust 25, 2024 The rapid adoption of cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, offering unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. However, as organizations increasingly rely on multiple cloud providers to meet their diverse needs—a strategy known as multi-cloud—the complexity of managing cybersecurity across these environments grows.

Jeroen Kraaijenbrink's post on participative strategy development is a game-changer. The main point that stands out is that this method goes beyond creating strategies; it also serves as a powerful tool for engaging and retaining talent as well as aligning organizations. Engaging employees in strategy development shifts the focus from thinking to united action across the organization. The advantages are numerous: - Employees feel appreciated for their contributions beyond their tasks. - Team members enhance their thinking abilities by taking a comprehensive view of the business. - Collaborative strategy creation fosters a stronger sense of community and shared purpose. What's most impressive is how this approach can speed up the implementation of strategies while minimizing conflicts, which go against beliefs. Jeroen Kraaijenbrink I'm curious about how to handle resistance during the transition from leaders who are accustomed to top-down methods. Do you have any stories of success or mistakes to avoid for organizations starting this journey? #EnterpriseArchitecture #ParticipatoryStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalAlignment"