Book · Enterprise architecture & BPM
Successful Architecture Implementation
A proven methodology for implementing an EA or BPM program that actually delivers — from securing sponsorship through tooling, governance, and measuring outcomes.
The book I wish I had at the start of my career.
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30
Years experience
8
Parts
35
Chapters
“A know, I would have loved a book like this when I started my career.“
Marc Mendelson
“An essential guide for anyone looking to transform architecture from theory into a powerful driver of change.”
Michael SChank
The challenge
Organizations are
Flying blind
Most EA and BPM initiatives fail — not because of the framework or the tool, but because no one built the organizational capability to sustain them.
Architecture is an afterthought
Vendors sell tool implementations. Nobody teaches you how to build the capability that sustains them.
No governance, no adoption
Without defined roles, processes, and rules of engagement, even the best tools gather dust.
Tool selection paralysis
Sponsorship evaporates when you can’t connect architecture activities to business outcomes.
“Roland’s book is easy to read and understand. It put me directly into implementation mode and gave me perfect arguments for my top management to convince them of the need to implement all the EA and BPM ideas I am fighting for years.“
Reader review
Martin Holling
The framework
Four Areas.
One sustainable Program
Most implementations fail because they focus on only one area — usually the tool. This book covers all four areas you need to balance for a program that actually lasts.
Architecture Strategy
Define objectives, capabilities, services, and KPIs. Build the case that secures executive sponsorship — and keeps it.
Governance Design
Define roles, governance processes, and org units. Stand up a training program that keeps skills current and adoption real.
Tool & Technology
Select, buy, configure, and populate your architecture tool. Define how your models are structured, named, maintained, and connected.
Create & Import Content
Set up databases and import existing content, as well as create new content from scratch, the right way from day one.
Book Structure
Six parts,
One Complete Playbook
Part 1 – Why Architecture?
The case for architecture
Part 2 – Getting started
Tool Selection & Launch
Part 3 – Strategy
Architecture strategy
Part 4 – Technical governance
Governance & Content
Part 5 – governance design
People & Process
Part 6 – real-world application
BPM in practice
What readers say
Don’t just take
My word for it
THE Definitive Guide to EA Success
“Don’t Panic. Roland’s book is THE definitive guide to navigating the scary (but fruitful) journey to success in enterprise architecture. discipline within Business Process Management.”
J-M Erlendson
BPM Evangelist – Co-host, WYB
Valuable In-Depth Exploration
“Roland’s book offers a valuable in-depth exploration of Enterprise Architecture, addressing the Why, How, and Who.”
Hanneke Loefs-Mos
Owner, OLCAMA Consultancy
Hands-on step-by-step guide
“Skillfully written, combining knowledge and experience with a touch of humor. Readers will find many valuable insights, regardless of their stage in the architecture implementation journey.”
Breanne Casteel
Enterprise Business Architect
Put me directly into implementation mode
“Easy to read and understand. It put me directly into implementation mode and gave me perfect arguments for my top management to convince them of the need for EA and BPM.“
Martin Holling
Head of Process Management
An essential guide to change
“An essential guide for anyone looking to transform architecture from theory into a powerful driver of change.”
Michael Schank
Author “Digital Transformation Success”
A specific path for success
“Instead of waxing poetic, Roland takes a pragmatic approach — laying out the case for architecture, the ingredients of a good practice, and tangible examples to follow. Highly recommended.”
Marc Mendelson
Big 4 Consulting Director
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Foreword, preface, and Part I — the complete case for why architecture implementations fail and what to do about it.
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Book + 1 Hour with ROland
Best for practitioners who’ve read the book and have a real implementation in front of them — not for exploratory conversations.
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Three free Extras
All book graphics
Every diagram from the book as high-resolution downloads — ready to drop into your own presentations.
Tool selection worksheet
A structured worksheet to score and compare architecture tools against your organization’s specific requirements.
Import tracker
A ready-to-use tracker to manage and accelerate your content import during the tool implementation phase.
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