The Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem

Business architecture leaders and practitioners will find this program invaluable to understand and design the crucial interactions and collaborations between the business architecture discipline and other functions/disciplines.

Other leaders and practitioners, such as those responsible for strategy, transformation, or change, may also find this program to be valuable for designing a holistic approach to strategy execution and organizational design.

In the Self-Paced program, you engage with a comprehensive set of materials (educational and how-to videos, assessments, a detailed workbook, canvases, and tools) and learn independently, whereas the Live Virtual program has an interactive, hands-on, coaching-oriented learning modality with an established schedule.

The Self-Paced program is a less expensive alternative to the Live Virtual, and you go at your own pace. It has no fixed start and end dates, which is well suited for those who are self-starters but have a busy work schedule or reside in a time zone that isn't conducive to the collaborative learning model.

The Live Virtual program is a hands-on and interactive experience. We begin with an overview of the business architecture partnership ecosystem as well as the process to successfully integrate with other teams. Next we walk through the specific interactions and collaborations between business architecture and 12 essential functions/disciplines plus 5 additional frameworks. We then bring the concepts together and contextualize them within various business scenarios using case studies. Finally, we help you define a roadmap and practical next steps to move into action on the concepts provided throughout the program.

This program is all about you and your success. We keep the group size cozy to maximize interaction among participants and with the facilitators.

You’ll enjoy a balanced blend of expert teaching and practical application. We believe that learning in small bites and by doing is most effective.

Typically, we cover one lesson per week. However, throughout the program, we have weeks with designated workshops and catch-up time with no scheduled lessons. Each lesson provides you with at least one activity and reflection questions to put the ideas into practice for your organization.

Our Biz Arch Mastery teaching methodology for this program leverages an iterative Learn-Do-Reflect&Act-Share approach, which we co-create with participants.

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This program is structured with care and intent to help you achieve the best results. We believe that learning in small bites and by doing is most effective.

The program is designed for you to cover one lesson per week or every other week, with additional time for you to accommodate out-of-office time and other personal and professional commitments.

The Self-Paced program leverages the Biz Arch Mastery teaching methodology of an iterative Learn-Reflect-Do approach. Each lesson includes educational and how-to videos, assessments, workbook reflections, and at least one activity supported by a canvas or template to help you put the ideas into practice for your organization. 

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Live Virtual Program

This program will inspire, guide, and connect you with like-minded colleagues, transforming how you design your organization's business architecture partnership ecosystem. It is packed with resources, learning, and opportunities to interact with others. The program includes:

• A learning curriculum with 20 lessons that guide you through the entire business architecture partnership ecosystem, including integration with 12 key functions/disciplines and 5 additional frameworks. Each lesson contains instructional and how-to videos, assessments, hands-on activities, and supporting resources.
• An interactive workbook that summarizes key takeaways and provides guided reflections that help you think through and move into action on the concepts
• Loads of engaging canvases and tools that you can use to relate business architecture to other disciplines (knowledgebase) as well as design and orchestrate collaborative partnerships in support business usage scenarios and decision making
• Coaching and feedback from experts with extensive applied knowledge of strategic business architecture and its integration within an enterprise
• Connection and collaboration with peers both live (virtual) and online through our engaging platform
• Invaluable facilitated group workshops (live virtual) where you get hands-on to apply the concepts for a case study; exchange ideas and best practices with your colleagues; receive feedback on approaches and deliverables within your organization, and get answers to all of your questions
• Participation in the regularly scheduled guest conversation series with the full Biz Arch Mastery community
• Nine hours of recorded webinars with highly relevant and valuable content to provide a foundation for those newer to strategic business architecture and its application

Self-Paced Program

This program will inspire, guide, and transform how you design your organization's business architecture partnership ecosystem. It is packed with resources, learning, and the opportunity to interact with global business architecture expert Whynde Kuehn. The program includes:

• A learning curriculum with 19 lessons that guide you through the entire business architecture partnership ecosystem, including integration with 12 key functions/disciplines and 3 additional frameworks. Each lesson contains instructional and how-to videos, assessments, hands-on activities, and supporting resources.
• An interactive workbook that summarizes key takeaways and provides guided reflections that help you think through and move into action on the concepts
• Loads of engaging canvases and tools that you can use to relate business architecture to other disciplines (knowledgebase), as well as design and orchestrate collaborative partnerships in support of business usage scenarios and decision making
• Access to a monthly recorded AMA (Ask Me Anything) Q&A session with Whynde Kuehn (submit and receive answers to your questions as well as those submitted by other participants)
• Nine hours of recorded webinars with highly relevant and valuable content to provide a foundation for those newer to strategic business architecture and its application
   

This program is led by global business architecture expert Whynde Kuehn. In addition, we have expert guests join us for exclusive conversations throughout the program who help you further enrich your learning and perspectives.

Whynde Kuehn is recognized globally as a highly sought-after business architecture pioneer and thought leader deeply rooted in delivering measurable business results. Whynde has worked with an extensive array of organizations, including Fortune 500 enterprises, governmental and non-profit organizations, social enterprises, startups, and cross-sector initiatives. Having shaped and practiced the discipline across six continents from about every possible angle from corporation transformation to start ups to the establishment of successful practices within organizations, Whynde provides a wealth of deep knowledge, hands-on experience and best practices with business architecture. She brings a strong business perspective, has an ability to simplify complex concepts in her usual straight-talk style, and provides practical, real-world guidance.

Whynde is the founder and managing director of S2E Transformation Inc., creator of Biz Arch Mastery, a fellow with the Institute for Digital Transformation, and member of the Fast Company Executive Board. She is co-founder, vice president, and academic chair of the Business Architecture Guild^®.  Whynde is co-founder and chair of the Women In Architecture (WIA) global initiative. She is also an adjunct professor in the Executive Education program of Penn State within the Smeal College of Business.  

Whynde is author of the book Strategy to Reality and co-author of The Execution Challenge.

Whynde is exceptionally passionate about assisting mission-driven organizations in succeeding and scaling through the application of solid business approaches. Likewise, she routinely inspires corporate entities to use business as a force for good. With a focus on Africa and on emerging nations, Whynde has spent years assisting public and private partners in hands-on efforts to drive dreams into action through effective and sustainable design and creating systemic change.

"The Partnership Ecosystem program [helps] you to master the interdisciplinary field of organizational development with all its different aspects and interrelations, leveraging business architecture as the scaffolding at the heart of business transformation. The program provides you with multiple hands-on usage scenarios that can be directly adopted for your organization. Whynde Kuehn, as a thought-leader in the field, will equip you with a comprehensive understanding for how the ecosystem of disciplines and functions work together to make organizational change happen sustainably. "

– Juliane Berger, Head of Business Architecture, Allianz Commercial

"Understanding the unique perspectives and motivations that business partners have is a crucial piece to driving strategy to reality, and this program does just that. I would also be remiss if I didn't give a shoutout to Whynde Kuehn for her thoughtful approach to the design and collaborative spirit of The Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem program." 

– Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem Program Participant (May 2024 Cohort)

"Ongoing professional development can feel sometimes feel stale and forced, but the way Whynde leads and how the cohorts interact has made this experience amazing. I’ve met people I know I’ll stay in touch with or even end up working with. Huge thank you to Whynde and everyone in the course!"

– Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem Program Participant (May 2024 Cohort)

"[One of the most invaluable aspects of the program] was the sharing of work as this provided me with a glimpse of how real practitioners go about doing business architecture. I also loved the discussions where people discussed real problems. Real problems are not clean cut like case studies. They are muddy and could be interpreted very differently by different people which gave rare insight into how different perspectives can contribute to problems and solutions." 

– Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem Program Participant (May 2024 Cohort)

"This was an especially important signature program I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

The Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem program equips me to foster a comprehensive understanding and shared mental picture of the design and change activities synthesized across the various disciplinary perspectives, involved in translating business direction into a coordinated set of actions needed to transition organizations to achieve desired states and business outcomes.

Also, making new friends, as I did in the cohort, is always special on this interesting journey to the summit!"

– Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem Program Participant (May 2024 Cohort)

"...A comprehensive approach to strategy execution, business decision-making, and effective organizational development requires the interplay of a number of disciplines, from business model design and strategy, to architecture, to portfolio management and planning, to change management and other business functions like HR or risk & compliance – to name only a few!  We've touched on all these disciplines and functions [throughout the program] and how they integrate with business architecture, how they mutually benefit each other, and how business architecture often is the scaffolding that enables collaboration.

Applying all of the learnings, several practical scenarios highlighted the diverse usage of business architecture within its partnership ecosystem: a new strategic direction, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability – to name only a few. 

Excited to put the added knowledge to good use! Thanks to a fantastic cohort of peers – I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from and with you - and special thanks and shoutout to Whynde Kuehn for curating yet another top-notch learning experience for business architecture leaders!" 

– Business Architecture Partnership Ecosystem Program Participant (May 2024 Cohort)

To maximize the value of this program, it is ideal to have a foundational understanding of business architecture. If you have completed any of the following, then you’re all set:

• Achieved your Certified Business Architect® (CBA®) certification
• Participated in a Biz Arch Mastery Inner Circle group coaching program
• Completed the Business Architecture Immersion course or the entire 5-day Business Architecture Bootcamp series from Guild Accredited Training Partner^® BAA
• Worked directly in the business architecture discipline for 6 months or more

If you are brand new to the business architecture discipline and do not yet meet these prerequisites, we still encourage you to enroll in this program. We have included a Business Architecture Foundation section within the program to provide you with a solid working knowledge of the discipline and its positioning. In addition, we can help you navigate any options to get up to speed along the way.

Biz Arch Mastery programs are many things, but are not the following:

• Formal business architecture theory training or certification – While you will learn a tremendous amount from the available resources and group coaching through Biz Arch Mastery, they are not a substitute for formal, detailed training that teaches the BIZBOK^® Guide from end-to-end. Learn more about BAA. Learn more about the Guild Certified Business Architect^® certification program.
• Business Architecture Guild^® membership or the business architecture body of knowledge (BIZBOK^® Guide) – While our base approach and thinking are underpinned by the BIZBOK^® Guide (though we focus more expansively), Biz Arch Mastery is not the Guild. Become a Guild member here.

Formal training and Guild membership are cornerstones of business architecture career development – and you should pursue each. However, Biz Arch Mastery programs are an ideal and unique complement to formal training and Guild membership that enables you to maximize your learning experience and take your business architecture career and internal business architecture practice to the next level.

Absolutely! Please contact us at info@bizarchmastery.com and we will gladly provide you with a prepared letter summarizing the benefits and outcomes of this program to help you make the case for your participation.

We are confident you will find this program engaging and valuable for your career and personal growth, but we understand that life happens, and you may need to withdraw from the program in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. If you need to drop the program for any reason, please contact us to discuss a prorated adjustment. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.