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Build / Buy / Partner / Participate — Ecosystem Strategy
Intermediate to Advanced (SA, EA, TS)5-6 hoursBuild/buy/partner/participate decision framework + vendor and ecosystem evaluation scorecard + exit and switching cost analysis template

How to decide what to build, what to buy, what to access through partners, and what to participate in through ecosystems — covering differentiation vs commodity analysis, vendor evaluation, total cost of ownership, interoperability velocity, exit strategy, and lock-in risk.

...participate Evaluating vendors Total cost of ownership Interoperability velocity Exit strategy Lock-in risk Putting it all together Cheat sheet Before we start — the one thing to hold onto Every technology...

1 DayIntensive
StrategicSA · EA · TS
Effective Prompt Engineering
Beginner to Advanced6-8 hoursFull prompt design framework + personal prompt library

Every major prompt engineering technique — from basic clarity to advanced agentic reasoning. Not a list of tips. A mental model you can apply to any task, any tool, any context.

...persona Context — feed it what it needs Examples — show, don't just tell Format — shape the output Constraints — tell it what not to do System prompts — set the stage Iteration — prompting is a loop Reasoning...

2 DaysIntensive
19 TechniquesComplete Coverage
Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy Workshop
CTO, CIO, Enterprise ArchitectsEnterprise architecture governance model, technology roadmap, ADR framework

Align business strategy with enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps, establishing governance frameworks that reduce execution risk.

...enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps, establishing governance frameworks that reduce execution risk and ensure strategic alignment. I've seen technology leaders spend months building roadmaps that...

1-2 DaysFacilitated
Clear Roadmap90-Day Plan
How LLMs Work
Beginner to Intermediate4-6 hoursWorking mental model + reference materials

What actually happens inside a Large Language Model — from the moment you type a prompt to the moment it responds. No math. No fluff. Just a clear picture you can hold in your head.

...chooses a word Step 7 — The Loop: how it builds a full response Extension — RAG: how it looks things up Training: how it learned all this Hallucination: why it sometimes lies confidently The whole picture Cheat...

2 DaysIntensive
Beginner FriendlyNo math required
Architectural Decision Rights Matrix: Governing Enterprise, Solution, and Technical Architecture
Architectural Decision Rights Matrix: Governing Enterprise, Solution, and Technical Architecture

A governance framework introducing the Architectural Decision Rights Matrix (ADR-M) to clarify accountability between Enterprise, Solution, and Technical Architects in Context-Driven Architecture.

...instability Key outcome: A codified Architectural Decision Rights Matrix (ADR-M) aligned to altitude and risk Time to implement: 30 days Business impact: Reduced architectural conflict, faster decision cycles,...

Emerging Technology Scanning
All levels — SA, EA, TS3-4 hoursTechnology radar template + horizon scanning process + hype vs signal evaluation criteria

How to monitor what is coming, filter signal from noise, and make deliberate decisions about when and how to adopt new technologies — before being forced to react.

...EOL Crisis migration — unplanned cost Already planned — smooth transition New paradigm emerges (e.g., AI agents) Confusion — "what do we do?" Already trialled — know what works Regulation changes Compliance...

Half-dayIntensive
PracticalSA · EA · TS
Portfolio & Dependency Thinking
All levels — SA, EA, TS4-5 hoursPortfolio map template + dependency radar + investment alignment grid

How to see all systems, initiatives, and investments as a connected whole — understanding dependencies, shared capabilities, and how decisions in one place ripple across others.

Quick Navigation Start here — From systems thinking to portfolio thinking What the portfolio contains Dependency mapping Impact on sequencing Shared capabilities Portfolio health Making portfolio-aware...

1 dayIntensive
StrategicPortfolio-level
Current State & Target State Architecture
All levels — SA, EA, TS4-5 hoursAs-is / to-be architecture canvas + transition state design + maturity scale + AI readiness assessment

How to document what exists today, define what must exist tomorrow, and design the transition states that get you there — the discipline of architecture that connects present reality to future goals.

...matters Documenting current state Defining target state Transition states Maturity levels Gap analysis AI readiness Keeping it current Putting it all together Cheat sheet Before we start — the one thing to...

1 dayIntensive
PracticalCanvas exercise
Technology Strategy & Architecture Strategy
Advanced (EA, TS)5-6 hoursTechnology strategy vs architecture strategy distinction map + strategy brief template

How to distinguish technology strategy from architecture strategy, connect both to business strategy, and define a coherent direction for the organisation's technology investments.

Quick Navigation Start here — The distinction The long tail of technology choices Connecting to business strategy Defining an architecture strategy Technology...

1.5 DaysIntensive
StrategicEA · TS
Investment & Prioritisation
Advanced (EA, TS)5-6 hoursInvestment prioritisation model + business case guide (including TCO and unit economics) + sequencing criteria

How to decide which technology initiatives get funded, in what order, and why — connecting architecture to financial decisions and business outcomes.

...Navigation Start here — Why prioritisation is an architecture concern Building a business case Value and risk Portfolio prioritisation frameworks Sequencing Architecture's role in investment Common mistakes FinOps...

1 DayIntensive
StrategicEA · TS