Mike Fields

Introduction Enterprise Architecture (EA) is widely recognized as a business-critical discipline, yet many organizations learn that too much, too rigid, or too early can be just as damaging as having no architecture at all. The real value of EA emerges when it is balanced, right-sized for the business context, aligned to outcomes, and integrated into … Read more

Introduction Aspirational vision fuels long-term success, but without practical, iterative execution, it’s meaningless. Too often, enterprises pit vision against execution, as if they are opposing forces. In reality, thriving organizations recognize that aspiration and immediate action must work hand in hand. Today’s business climate demands measurable results on compressed timelines. Outcomes once expected in months … Read more

Introduction Innovation is one of the most overused words in business, and one of the most misunderstood. Over the past decade, I’ve seen industry leaders champion it as the key to long-term growth while also watching countless innovation efforts fail to deliver. The data is sobering: McKinsey points to innovation as an engine for industry momentum, … Read more