Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Let's talk about something exciting in the business architecture world. You know how organizations are always trying to bridge that gap between strategy and execution? Well, the Orthogramic model, showcased by converting the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing's annual report, is making waves by taking business architecture to the next level. See the annual report of the department fully restructured using the Orthogramic metamodel.

The real story behind Orthogramic

Think of Orthogramic as your organization's GPS - it doesn't just show you the destination, it guides you through every turn. Here's what makes it special:

Strategic Alignment: Every piece fits together like a puzzle, directly connecting your capabilities and value streams to strategic goals.
Granularity: Nothing falls through the cracks - every capability and value stream comes with detailed documentation of what goes in, what comes out, and where improvements can be made.
Performance Integration: KPIs aren't just afterthoughts - they're built right into the model, making sure every part of your organization delivers measurable results.
Interdependencies: It maps out how everything connects, giving you that bird's-eye view of your entire operation.
Compliance and Tools: Keeps track of all your compliance requirements and the tech that powers your capabilities and value streams.

How does it stack up against BIZBOK?

Now, BIZBOK has been our trusted companion for years. It's that comprehensive framework we've all come to rely on for defining strategy, capabilities, and value streams. But Orthogramic takes these foundations and supercharges them for practical use.

Aspect	Orthogramic Model	BIZBOK Framework
Strategic Alignment	Direct and explicit mapping of all components (Capabilities, Value Streams) to strategic goals.	Strategy is a domain but not directly tied to all components; mapping is implied or inferred.
Granularity of Data	Highly detailed inputs, outputs, and performance metrics for capabilities and value streams.	Emphasis on defining key domains (Capabilities, Value Streams) but less operational detail.
Performance Integration	KPIs and metrics integrated within the core metamodel as part of capabilities and value streams.	Performance often treated as a separate analysis outside the core business architecture model.
Interdependencies	Explicitly models dependencies between value streams, capabilities, and organisational units.	Dependencies may be modelled but are not as central or structured.
Improvement Opportunities	Directly documented for each capability and value stream.	Improvement areas are typically identified during analysis but are not a core part of the metamodel.
Maturity Assessment	Maturity levels are specified for capabilities and value streams.	Maturity models exist in BIZBOK but are not a required element of the core metamodel.
Stakeholder Engagement	Stakeholders are mapped to organisational goals and capabilities.	Stakeholders are referenced but not systematically integrated into the metamodel.
Compliance and Standards	Compliance elements explicitly documented for each value stream.	Compliance is often outside the scope of the metamodel but may be referenced.
Tools and Technologies	Specific tools and technologies supporting capabilities and value streams are included.	Tools and technologies are typically addressed in implementation phases, not in the core metamodel.

What this means for your organization

Here's where the rubber meets the road. With Orthogramic, you can:

Turn Strategy into Action: No more strategy documents gathering dust - every goal drives real, day-to-day operations.
Track Success in Real Time: Built-in KPIs tell you exactly how you're performing.
Break Down Silos: When everyone sees how their work connects, collaboration happens naturally.
Stay Nimble: Built-in compliance checks and improvement opportunities keep you ahead of change.

Why this matters

If you're tired of frameworks that look good on paper but fall short in practice, Orthogramic might be your answer. It's not just about designing your business architecture - it's about making it work. While BIZBOK remains your go-to reference guide, Orthogramic gives you the practical tools to drive real results.

Looking ahead

As business gets more complex, we need architecture models that do more than just describe - we need them to guide action. Orthogramic's unified approach to strategy, execution, and performance is setting new standards for operational excellence. While BIZBOK continues to provide that solid foundation, Orthogramic is showing us what the future of business architecture looks like.

We are working creating industry meta models starting with all Fortune 500 companies. Would you like us to prepare your metamodel?