Foundations

You've seen the map. Now see it in motion. The architecture flywheel shows how strategy and delivery continuously inform each other—the rhythm that keeps your architecture evolving.

Architecture transformations succeed when organizations bridge the gap between PowerPoint

Altitudes tell you where work happens. Pillars tell you what your pilots need to succeed. The five architectural pillars—People, Process, Data, Applications, Technology—are the critical systems every pilot needs to fly safe, successful missions.

Architecture work happens at three altitudes simultaneously. Understanding which altitude you're working at helps you make better decisions and prevent chaos.

The first thing I want you to recognize is this: