PreliminaryDerived from TOGAFDeep · 30 minutes

Enterprise Boundary Definer

Draw the boundary of the enterprise that architecture will govern, distinguishing what is inside scope from what is a trading partner, regulator, or external dependency.

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When to use

In the Preliminary Phase when establishing the scope of the architecture capability, before any ADM cycle begins.

You'll need

  • An organisation chart or group structure diagram
  • A list of key external relationships (regulators, partners, suppliers)

You'll get

  • A boundary diagram showing in-scope entities and external interfaces
  • A rationale document for scope inclusions and exclusions

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Derived from

  • Derived from TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, {S2} Preliminary Phase, Enterprise Scope. View source

Full citation: Derived from TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, {S2} Preliminary Phase, Enterprise Scope