sive, according to the development strategy used to carry out the proj-
ects. The standard classification is anticipative. Only if it becomes
apparent, at some stage during the elaboration of the business case,
that too little time exists to achieve the business objective under archi-
tecture, is the classification changed to offensive or defensive strategy.
(In Chapter 7, Development with(out) Architecture, we will see what
this actually means for the development route.)
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Business Case
1. Objective
2. Marketing
3. Basic conditions
4. Implementation
5. Management
6. Finance
7. Planning
Formulating a business case is sometimes regarded as a more or
less bureaucratic hurdle that needs to be taken before the real work in
the project can start. However, this step includes nothing that is unnec-
essary for achieving the business objective. If no business case is cre-
ated, the activities described are often done implicitly, or if and when
certain issues arise during the project. Practice has taught us that carry-
ing out a business case explicitly is a much more efficient and effective
method of operating. The main reason is that subsequent project activ-
ities can be targeted much more clearly. After all, the objective, the
area of application, the assignment of responsibilities, the scope of the
solution, the urgency, the effects of the solution, the time span, sup-
port, and standards and norms are clearly defined at the moment when
the execution of the project starts. This also enables much better
resource planning for the project.
Architects play an important role in the elaboration of business
cases. They ensure that the right enterprise architectures are available
at the right time. In this way, they not only support the business case
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Only if it becomes apparent, at some stage during the elaboration of the business case, that too little time exists to achieve the business objective under archi- tecture, is the classification changed to offensive or defensive strategy. Planning Formulating a business case is sometimes regarded as a more or less bureaucratic hurdle that needs to be taken before the real work in the project can start.
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