How mature is your Enterprise Architecture – really?
Many organizations assume they have their Enterprise Architecture (EA) under control. In practice, however, EA is still often treated as a documentation exercise rather than what it truly can be: a strategic enabler for business transformation and long-term success.
What if there were a quick, structured, and insightful way to assess your EA maturity – and identify clear paths to improvement? What if all it took was one carefully crafted AI prompt?
AI + Expertise = Smarter EA Assessment
At Lean42, we combine years of EA expertise with the power of artificial intelligence to help you unlock the full potential of your architecture function. Our approach is lean, effective, and starts with a single smart prompt that guides you through a self-reflective assessment of your EA maturity.
A Smart Prompt for a Strategic EA Reflection
Use this prompt to begin your journey:
“I want to assess the maturity of my Enterprise Architecture (EA) capabilities across key dimensions such as strategy alignment, governance, processes, technology, and stakeholder engagement. Please guide me through this process by asking me 5 reflective questions, one at a time, to evaluate my organization’s EA maturity. After I answer the 5th question, please analyze my responses and:
- Identify the top weaknesses in my EA approach that need improvement.
- Highlight the strongest areas where my EA practices are well-developed.
- Suggest actionable steps to enhance my EA maturity across the identified weak areas.
- Provide guiding principles or best practices to help me achieve a more structured and value-driven EA function.
- Share a motivational insight on how strengthening EA can contribute to my organization’s strategic success.”
With this one prompt, you’ll be guided through five essential areas of EA maturity:
- Strategy Alignment
- Governance
- EA Processes
- Technology Enablement
- Stakeholder Engagement
What You Get – In Just a Few Minutes
Our AI-powered micro-assessment provides:
✅ A clear snapshot of your current EA maturity
✅ Immediate insights into gaps, strengths, and priorities
✅ Concrete next steps tailored to your situation
✅ Best practices for structure, value delivery, and governance
✅ A motivating impulse to elevate EA as a business enabler
All of this – with zero setup, no lengthy workshops, and just a few minutes of your time. Clean. Lean. Smart.
Why This Works
The secret lies in the reflective questioning. Rather than relying solely on checklists or frameworks, this approach guides you through a thought-provoking evaluation. Each question helps uncover important aspects of your EA practice – and taken together, they form a strategic snapshot that supports better decisions, faster improvements, and stronger business alignment.
Whether you’re just starting out or already managing a mature EA function, this is a powerful tool to boost value and effectiveness.
Try It Now
Use the prompt above to get started right away – or schedule a short introductory call with one of our experts to walk through your initial EA maturity check together.
🔎 Want to test yourself first?
Use our free self-assessment and get a quick, personalized insight into your EA maturity:
» Get the “EA Maturity Self Diagnostic Assessment” for free
🛠️ Evaluating or replacing your EA tool?
Our independent EA Tool Selector helps you find the right tool for your organization – with expert guidance and practical insights:
» Get the “EAM Tool-Selector” for free
🤝 Connect with EA Experts at the Lean Leader Summit on July 2 & 3 in Munich
Take the opportunity to network with Enterprise Architects and digital transformation professionals.
Gain practical insights into Enterprise Architecture Management, discuss current challenges, and learn about new methods, tools, and best practices.