The Alpinists of Enterprise Architecture

Join us in this episode as we delve deeper into the world of North Star architectures. We’ll explore practical strategies for translating vision into actionable execution, clarify the distinctions between a North Star Architecture and a Target Architecture, and examine the relevance of strategic architectural frameworks in today’s agile, product-driven environments.

On today’s episode of the Alpinists of Enterprise Architecture, we explore why THE leading ERP vendoris going all-in on EA. We traverse the ridge from strategy to execution in SAP cloud transformations: Mapping the route (target architecture), placing anchors (governance), and pacing the summit in cloud ERP. With our rope team Nico andRolf, plus guest guide Michael from SAP, we share crisp tactics, common crevasses to avoid, and the essential kit to summit with confidence.

Join Ben and Jonas as they take a deep dive into Application Health Checks – a key element for understanding the as-is landscape and transforming insights into quantitative results. In this episode, we show why Health Checks are not just about documenting the current state but about creating transparency, identifying maturity gaps, and enabling fact-based discussions. Discover how well-crafted statements can make the difference between a superficial assessment and real architectural insight. We share lessons learned, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for a seamless facilitation process. This episode also explores how Enterprise Architects can leverage the results to shape target architectures, define actionable roadmaps, and take the discussion to the boardroom.
If you want to see how to turn assessments into architectural impact, this episode is for you.

On todays episode of the Alpinists of Enterprise Architecture, we chart the climb from a data-platform proof of concept to an enterprise-grade summit – mapping the route architecture) and securing the ropes (governance). With our two guides Stefanie and Maxim, we share practical lessons, pitfalls, and the essential gear to scale with confidence.

In this episode, we unpack the concept of north star architecture—a strategic blueprint guiding organizations through today’s fast-moving technology and business landscapes.
 We kick it off with a clear definition and explore why it’s a critical tool for aligning business and IT and building a future-proofing IT landscape. Then, we dive into the practical side: how to build one, who needs to be at the table, and the righttiming for crafting this vision. Join us when we share the learnings of our experiences.
 Whether you're an architect, a strategist, or just curious about aligning long-term vision with day-to-day delivery, this episode is for you.