In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Steven Hemmings, Technology Leader and part of the CTO Office for EMEA at Insight Enterprises. Steven shares his journey from the Bank of England to transforming enterprise architecture, emphasizing the importance of business acumen, technical expertise, and leadership.

The discussion highlights how the principles from the movie 'Moneyball' can be applied to enterprise architecture to challenge traditional methodologies and drive data-driven decisions for long-term success. Key insights include the value of stakeholder relationships, the balance of risk management, and how to build trust quickly within organizations.

03:12 The Role of Enterprise Architects

06:21 Moneyball and Data-Driven Decision Making

08:20 Overcoming Resistance in Enterprise Architecture

12:37 Metrics for Proving EA Value

15:48 Positioning EA within Organizations

18:43 Practical vs. Theoretical EA

23:42 Defining KPIs and Outcome-Driven Approaches

24:27 The Importance of Stakeholder Management

25:23 Building Credibility and Trust

27:05 Balancing Risk and Innovation

31:06 Setting Principles for Team Success

32:47 Misconceptions About Enterprise Architecture

35:13 Leadership Lessons from Moneyball

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