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AETF Methodology

From the first enterprise signal to an approved execution roadmap.

The methodology starts by collecting enterprise information and analyzing activity, digital presence, and systems, then moves through meetings, process mapping, data and structure analysis, operating model design, enterprise architecture, digital platform blueprint, and transformation roadmap.

Duration varies based on enterprise size, process complexity, and system landscape.

AETF Application Map

Process maturity

62%

Systems fragmentation

71%

Data quality

54%

Governance

47%

Values are illustrative and not client data.

AETF Operating Method

The practical methodology steps

1–12

Discover

  1. 01Request enterprise overview and website
  2. 02Review website and digital presence
  3. 03Analyze business activity, services, and revenue model
  4. 04Review available information and files
  5. 05Prepare hypotheses and questions
  6. 06Executive meeting
  7. 07Stakeholder interviews
  8. 08Map current processes
  9. 09Review systems
  10. 10Review data
  11. 11Review organization structure
  12. 12Analyze bottlenecks
13–16

Design

  1. 01Gap analysis
  2. 02Write requirements
  3. 03Design Business Architecture
  4. 04Design Target Operating Model
17–18

Build

  1. 01Design Enterprise Architecture
  2. 02Design Digital Operating Platform
19–24

Transform

  1. 01Prioritize initiatives
  2. 02Prepare Transformation Roadmap
  3. 03Define Governance Model
  4. 04Define KPIs
  5. 05Support execution
  6. 06Continuous improvement

Engagement model

01

Phase 1 — Discovery & Assessment

Understand the enterprise, current state, and priorities.

Discovery package

02

Phase 2 — Design & Architecture

Design operating model and enterprise architecture.

Operating model and architecture

03

Phase 3 — Blueprint & Roadmap

Translate design into platform blueprint and roadmap.

Platform blueprint and roadmap

04

Phase 4 — Governance & Advisory

Support governance, decisions, and continuous improvement.

Governance and advisory

Workshops

Executive Workshops

WorkshopPurposeParticipantsOutput
Executive Discovery WorkshopSet priorities and expectations.Executive leadershipTransformation questions and hypotheses
Stakeholder InterviewsUnderstand reality from process owners.Department leadersStakeholder map
Process Mapping WorkshopsMap current processes and gaps.Operations teamsProcess landscape
Operating Model WorkshopDesign the target way of working.Leadership and process ownersTarget operating model
Architecture Review WorkshopConnect operations to architecture and platform.Technology and architectureArchitecture decisions
Roadmap Prioritization WorkshopPrioritize initiatives and waves.Leadership and transformation teamRoadmap priorities
Governance Alignment WorkshopApprove governance and success measures.Steering committeeGovernance model

AETF

Start AETF by understanding the enterprise.

If systems, operations, and data do not operate as one system, the journey starts with a clear executive diagnosis.

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