Business Architecture/Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference

Scope

The GC Business Architecture Working Group (BizA WG) serves as a collaborative body supporting the effective exchange of information to bolster and expand the discipline and domain of Business Architecture.

Mandate

The objective could be to…. Communicate and share established Business Architecture views and techniques across the GC community to promote enhanced architecture outcomes. The Group shall:

  • Collaborate amongst the group and back up to the GC EA Community of Practice
  • Share techniques, lessons learned and deliverables
  • Work to drive out "Foundational"... i.e. creating business models.... and "Project/Initiative"... i.e creating project artifacts to meet the Project management framework

Membership

  • Community led with chair from PSPC (TBS to provide support) for first wave of 6 months. To be ratified every 6 months.
  • Membership is comprised of GC architects with interest in business architecture.
  • By invitation, those that become known who are outside the GC with experience to share.

Operations

  • The BizA WG will meet monthly(?), at a minimum. The Chair may call ad hoc meetings to address topics and issues of special interest as required.
  • The agenda will be provided at least 2 business days in advance of a meeting, attendance is optional if agenda items are not relevant.

Secretariat Services

Secretariat services will be a shared responsibility provided by the sitting Chair & TBS and will include the following services:

  • Agenda development;
  • Administrative and logistical support for meetings and/or teleconferences, including the coordination and dissemination of meeting details and documentation;
  • Development of meeting minutes/Record of Decisions;
  • Overall document management related to group activities; and,
  • Membership List maintenance.

Terms of Reference Approval and Review

  • The Terms of Reference will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis.

Key Objectives (Nov 2021)

The following activities are proposed objectives for discussion:

  1. Define and document …