Target Business Architecture Template
Defining the desired future operating model, independent of implementation details
The Target Business Architecture template provides a structured approach to defining the desired future operating model, independent of implementation details.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Target Architecture Overview
Describe the target business architecture: the strategic drivers, the time horizon, and the key differences from the...
Target Business Architecture Diagram
Diagram section
Current-to-Target Gaps
Identify the gaps between current and target business architecture: new capabilities needed, capabilities to be...
Target Capability Ownership
Document the target ownership model: who will own each capability in the future state, and how ownership transitions...
Target Architecture Principles
State the principles that guide the target architecture: design for the future operating model, not current...
Target Architecture Assumptions
State the assumptions underlying the target architecture: market conditions, regulatory environment, technology...
Target Architecture Risks
Document risks: target that is too ambitious, target that becomes outdated before it is reached, stakeholder...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Target Architecture Overview | Rich Text | Describe the target business architecture: the strategic drivers, the time... |
| Target Business Architecture Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Current-to-Target Gaps | Gap Analysis | Identify the gaps between current and target business architecture: new... |
| Target Capability Ownership | Component Responsibility | Document the target ownership model: who will own each capability in the future... |
| Target Architecture Principles | Principle | State the principles that guide the target architecture: design for the future... |
| Target Architecture Assumptions | Assumption | State the assumptions underlying the target architecture: market conditions,... |
| Target Architecture Risks | Risk | Document risks: target that is too ambitious, target that becomes outdated... |
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