Here are a few takeaways from the survey results, which we hope will be valuable as you plan to hire and develop business architects within your organization.
- Before moving into the business architect role, the top three roles/areas of practice included business analysis, business process, and development.
- A broad range of previous roles in business and technology (including leadership positions) have been held by business architects, reminding us that great business architects can come from anywhere.
- Many business architects come to the role with a rich and diverse career history, reminding us of how experience contributes to a great business architect and that the role is engaging and rewarding to pursue at any juncture.