The final stage, Govern is presented here. It is time to deliver on the
promises. We now introduce more of the organisational complexity into the equation, in
that this architecture program is being executed in the backdrop of a functioning
enterprise, which has to continue to function. The different aspects of governance -
conformance with business priorities and direction, with architecture, and following up
on IT performance and capability are the main themes of this chapter.
Keywords: Conformance with architecture, EA conformance with direction, EA
governance, governance and the business cycle, governance planning and
operation, IT performance.
