BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE GUILD® RELEASES COMMON REFERENCE MODEL AND COMPANION GUIDE UPDATES

 Updated model and guide offer insights for streamlining strategy execution

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business Architecture Guild^®, an international community of business architecture practitioners with members in over 100 countries, is pleased to announce the release of the Common Business Architecture Reference Model v7.0 and accompanying Companion Guide v2.0, now available in the Guild's Online Store at no charge to Guild members for use in their organizations.

Common Reference Model v7.0 represents a standard foundation for the Guild's suite of industry-specific reference models. Cross-model standardization is essential to organizations seeking to mix and match multiple reference models to establish a robust, in-house business architecture baseline. Model updates include:

• New Develop Strategy, Resolve Incident, and Resolve Dispute value streams
• Expansion and Refinement of Strategy Management, Financial Position Management, Human Resource Management, Order Management, Work Management, and other capabilities
• Updated information concepts that align to corresponding capability updates

Companion Guide v2.0 is a comprehensive, industry-agnostic resource designed to help business professionals understand, customize, and deploy Business Architecture Guild® reference models. Key updates include:

• Updated Protocols that align to the latest BIZBOK® Guide principles and best practices offer a solid foundation for strategy execution
• Deployment Guidance with step-by-step guidelines help practitioners streamline the selection and deployment of Guild reference models
• Comprehensive Topic Coverage provides universal insights to address modern business challenges, manage risk, and accelerate strategic priorities

Andrew Semple, Guild Editorial Board Member, said, "The updated model and accompanying companion guide represent a significant advancement in the field of business architecture, helping organizations that range from those just beginning their business architecture journey to those with mature practices."

The Guild's industry reference models and companion guide are continuously updated by Guild members from organizations around the world. Work on industry-specific reference models and companion guides continues across Guild reference model teams. All reference models and related companion guides are available from the Online Store at no charge to Guild members.

About the Business Architecture Guild^®

The Business Architecture Guild^® is an international, not-for-profit, member-based association that provides valuable resources to business leaders, practitioners, and others interested in the field. The Business Architecture Guild^® is the source for A Guide to the Business Architecture Body of Knowledge^® (BIZBOK^® Guide) and exclusive provider of the Certified Business Architect^® certification program.

SOURCE The Business Architecture Guild