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2025

The Power of Models and Business Capabilities

In the world of architecture, much of our work revolves around achieving alignment and consensus. To reach this common ground and facilitate meaningful discussions, we rely heavily on models and maps.

Creating a model or map is like crafting a tool to understand and simplify a complex reality. To truly comprehend something, we need to see the connections within it. Models help us highlight what matters most and temporarily set aside the rest.

One of the most powerful tools for this is the capability map — a way to visualize what an organization does, rather than how it does it. This makes it a perfect bridge between business and technology conversations.

First Principle

In the arena of creative problem-solving and innovation, First Principle acts as a guiding star, leading us to deconstruct complex problems to their most fundamental truths. This approach enables individuals to question assumptions, break free from traditional norms, and craft innovative solutions — a mindset indispensable in digital transformation.

While this may not be groundbreaking information for many, achieving it is challenging. Here we explore the core concept of First Principles Thinking and draw inspiration from history.