Preparation
After reviewing the material provided on TOGAF and enterprise architecture, consider if you have everything necessary for the proposed project. For example, does the current architecture of the IT infrastructure within the company allow for ease of integration? Do you have the appropriate personnel to work on the project? Does a budget exist for the project? Can security standards be met? Can users be trained properly? What other IT systems need to be included as part of your proposal?
Instructions
Review your proposal that you created for your course project. Using TOGAF, address how can you strengthen the project proposal to ensure that both the business and technology stakeholder needs are met?
This assignment has two deliverables: Part 1) a paper, and Part 2) the revised presentation. You will use elements from these deliverables in your final project to submit a coordinated communication package for your project.
Part 1: Paper
Prepare a 35 page paper in which you do the following:
Identify the components of the TOGAF that are going to be included in your proposal.
Explain your rationale for including these other components from the TOGAF. Analyze the impact TOGAF components have on the effectiveness of business processes.
Describe potential challenges from you expect these additional components to add to your proposal. Plan strategies for overcoming these challenges.
Evaluate how the TOGAF model helps align business goals with an IT solution.
Part 2: Revised Presentation
Add a third slide to your PowerPoint presentation from last week’s assignment that succinctly identifies:
The components TOGAF included in your proposal.
Your plan for integrating the associated IT and business components into the proposed solution.
Submit both of your files in the assignment area, and attach the PowerPoint presentation that has been revised to also include TOGAF components to be considered.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA found in the Capella Writing Center.
Number of resources: Minimum of four resources.
Length of paper: 35 double-spaced pages.
Paper font and font size: Arial 10-point or Times New Roman 12-point.
Length of presentation: Three slides.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Examine business goals to determine benefits from information technology and information systems.
Evaluate how the TOGAF model helps align business goals with an IT solution.
Competency 3: Plan a strategy for designing and employing an information system to meet business goals.
Plan strategies for overcoming potential challenges in employing TOGAF components in an information system to meet business goals.
Competency 4: Analyze enterprise architectures and the impact they have on the effectiveness of business processes.
Analyze the impact TOGAF components have on the effectiveness of business processes.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively using professional standards appropriate to the IT field.
Follow APA guidelines for resources and citations, and create a document that is clearly and professionally written and generally free of grammatical errors.
