The Preliminary Phase of the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) is crucial for preparing and initiating activities required to meet the business directive for a new Enterprise Architecture Capability. This phase includes defining an organization-specific architecture framework and establishing principles. Below is a detailed step-by-step tutorial for the Preliminary Phase.

Objectives and Steps

1. Determine the Architecture Capability Desired by the Organization

Step 1: Review the Organizational Context for Conducting Enterprise Architecture

• Objective: Understand the current state and context of the organization.
• Actions:
  • Gather information on the organizational structure, culture, and current processes.
  • Identify key stakeholders and their roles.
  • Review existing documentation and reports related to Enterprise Architecture.

Step 2: Identify and Scope the Elements of the Enterprise Organizations Affected by the Architecture Capability

• Objective: Define the scope of the Architecture Capability.
• Actions:
  • Identify the departments, teams, and processes that will be impacted.
  • Define the boundaries of the Architecture Capability.
  • Document the scope and get approval from stakeholders.

Step 3: Identify the Established Frameworks, Methods, and Processes that Intersect with the Architecture Capability

• Objective: Understand existing frameworks and methods.
• Actions:
  • Review current frameworks, methods, and processes in use.
  • Identify how these intersect with the new Architecture Capability.
  • Document the findings and potential impacts.

Step 4: Establish the Capability Maturity Target

• Objective: Set the maturity level for the Architecture Capability.
• Actions:
  • Define the desired maturity level based on organizational goals.
  • Develop a roadmap to achieve the maturity target.
  • Communicate the maturity target to stakeholders.

2. Establish the Architecture Capability

Step 5: Define and Establish the Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture

• Objective: Create an organizational model for Enterprise Architecture.
• Actions:
  • Define roles and responsibilities.
  • Establish the organizational structure for the Enterprise Architecture team.
  • Document the organizational model and get approval from stakeholders.

Step 6: Define and Establish the Detailed Process and Resources for Architecture Governance

• Objective: Set up governance processes and resources.
• Actions:
  • Define governance processes and procedures.
  • Identify resources required for governance.
  • Establish governance boards and committees.

Step 7: Select and Implement Tools that Support the Architecture Capability

• Objective: Choose and deploy tools for Enterprise Architecture.
• Actions:
  • Evaluate available tools and select the most suitable ones.
  • Implement the selected tools.
  • Train the team on how to use the tools effectively.

Step 8: Define the Architecture Principles

• Objective: Establish guiding principles for the Architecture Capability.
• Actions:
  • Develop a set of architecture principles.
  • Get approval from stakeholders.
  • Communicate the principles to the organization.

3. Scope the Enterprise Organizations Impacted

Step 9: Confirm Governance and Support Frameworks

• Objective: Ensure governance and support frameworks are in place.
• Actions:
  • Review and confirm governance frameworks.
  • Ensure support frameworks are established.
  • Document the governance and support frameworks.

4. Define and Establish the Enterprise Architecture Team and Organization

Step 10: Identify and Establish Architecture Principles

• Objective: Finalize and implement architecture principles.
• Actions:
  • Review and finalize the architecture principles.
  • Implement the principles in the organization.
  • Monitor adherence to the principles.

5. Tailor the TOGAF Framework and, if Any, Other Selected Architecture Frameworks

Step 11: Develop Strategy and Implementation Plans for Tools and Techniques

• Objective: Create a strategy for tools and techniques.
• Actions:
  • Develop a strategy for using tools and techniques.
  • Create implementation plans.
  • Monitor the implementation of the plans.

Inputs and Outputs

Inputs

1. The TOGAF Library:
   • Use the TOGAF Library as a reference for best practices and guidelines.
2. Other Architecture Frameworks:
   • Review other architecture frameworks that may be in use.
3. Board Strategies, Business Plans, Business Strategy, IT Strategy, Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers:
   • Gather and review all relevant strategic documents.
4. Major Frameworks Operating in the Business:
   • Identify and review major frameworks currently in use.
5. Governance and Legal Frameworks:
   • Review governance and legal frameworks that impact the organization.
6. Architecture Capability:
   • Assess the current architecture capability of the organization.
7. Partnership and Contract Agreements:
   • Review existing partnership and contract agreements.
8. Existing Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture:
   • Review the current organizational model for Enterprise Architecture.
9. Existing Architecture Framework, if Any, Including:
   • Architecture Method: Review the existing architecture method.
   • Architecture Content: Review the existing architecture content.
   • Configured and Deployed Tools: Review the tools currently in use.
   • Architecture Principles: Review the existing architecture principles.
   • Architecture Repository: Review the existing architecture repository.

Outputs

1. Defined Architecture Capability:
   • Document the defined architecture capability.
2. Established Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture:
   • Document the established organizational model.
3. Defined Governance Processes and Resources:
   • Document the defined governance processes and resources.
4. Selected and Implemented Tools:
   • Document the selected and implemented tools.
5. Defined Architecture Principles:
   • Document the defined architecture principles.
6. Scoped Enterprise Organizations:
   • Document the scoped enterprise organizations.
7. Confirmed Governance and Support Frameworks:
   • Document the confirmed governance and support frameworks.
8. Established Enterprise Architecture Team and Organization:
   • Document the established Enterprise Architecture team and organization.
9. Tailored TOGAF Framework:
   • Document the tailored TOGAF framework.
10. Developed Strategy and Implementation Plans for Tools and Techniques:
    • Document the developed strategy and implementation plans.

By following this detailed step-by-step tutorial, organizations can effectively prepare and initiate the Preliminary Phase of the TOGAF ADM, ensuring a solid foundation for their Enterprise Architecture Capability.