Methodology

Intro

A methodology is a coherent collection of methods and approaches for addressing classes of problems. In EA, it organizes best practices for consistent outcomes.

Key points:

• Provides a toolkit of methods for different scenarios.
• Aligns techniques to governance and standards.
• Common use cases across EA/BPM/Data/App/Tech include architecture development, process improvement, and data management.
• Pitfall: treating a methodology as a single fixed method.

Examples:

• Enterprise methodology spanning strategy, design, and delivery.
• BPM improvement methodology combining Lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Data governance methodology with stewardship and quality methods.

In practice:

Select and tailor methods within the methodology to fit context while keeping standards and controls.

Related terms: Method; Framework; Governance

FAQs:

Q: Is methodology the same as method?
A: No; a methodology contains multiple methods.

Q: When should we create our own methodology?
A: When existing ones don’t fit and you can sustain governance and training.

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