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Enterprise Architecture Vol. 14, No. 2 The Business Capability Map: The Rosetta Stone of Business/IT Alignment by William Ulrich, Senior Consultant, Cutter Consortium; and Michael Rose, Director,

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How to fill out capability map:

1. Identify your organization's strategic goals and objectives: Before filling out a capability map, it is important to have a clear understanding of your organization's strategic goals and objectives. This will help you align the capabilities in the map with your overall business objectives.
2. Conduct a capability assessment: Assess your organization's current capabilities and determine which ones are essential for achieving your goals. This can be done through interviews, surveys, or workshops with key stakeholders.
3. Define capability categories: Divide your capabilities into logical categories based on their functions or areas of expertise. This will help you organize and structure the capability map in a clear and coherent manner.
4. Map capabilities to strategic goals: Align each capability with the specific strategic goal or objective it supports. This will enable you to visualize how each capability contributes to the overall success of the organization.
5. Assess capability maturity: Evaluate the maturity level of each capability. This can be done using a maturity model or framework that assesses factors such as resources, processes, and skills. This will help identify areas for improvement and prioritize initiatives.
6. Identify capability dependencies: Determine the dependencies between different capabilities. Some capabilities may rely on others to function effectively. Understanding these dependencies will enable you to identify any potential risks or bottlenecks.
7. Assign ownership and accountability: Clearly define the ownership and accountability for each capability. This ensures that there is a clear understanding of who is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving each capability.
8. Update and maintain the capability map: A capability map is not a static document. It should be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the organization's goals, strategies, and capabilities. Make sure to include a process for maintaining the capability map and keeping it up to date.

Who needs capability map:

1. Organizations undergoing strategic planning: Capability maps are especially beneficial for organizations that are in the process of developing or revising their strategic plans. It helps them understand their current capabilities and identify areas for improvement or investment.
2. Business leaders and executives: Capability maps provide business leaders and executives with a holistic view of the organization's capabilities and how they align with strategic goals. This enables them to make informed decisions about resource allocation and investments.
3. Project managers and teams: Capability maps help project managers and teams understand the capabilities required to successfully execute projects. It assists in identifying any gaps or deficiencies that need to be addressed during project planning and execution.
4. IT departments and technology teams: Capability maps are particularly valuable for IT departments and technology teams as they help align technology capabilities with business objectives. It allows them to prioritize investments and initiatives based on their contribution to strategic goals.
5. Stakeholders and partners: Capability maps can be shared with stakeholders and partners to provide a transparent view of the organization's capabilities. It helps build trust, facilitate collaboration, and enable effective decision-making.

In summary, filling out a capability map involves identifying strategic goals, conducting a capability assessment, categorizing capabilities, mapping them to goals, assessing maturity and dependencies, assigning ownership, and maintaining the map over time. The map is valuable for organizations undergoing strategic planning, business leaders, project managers, IT departments, stakeholders, and partners.

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What is capability map?

Capability map is a visual representation of an organization's abilities, resources, and competencies.

Who is required to file capability map?

All organizations or businesses are required to file a capability map.

How to fill out capability map?

Capability map is filled out by identifying and documenting an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

What is the purpose of capability map?

The purpose of capability map is to assess and improve an organization's performance and strategic decisions.

What information must be reported on capability map?

Capability map must include key capabilities, resources, competencies, and strategic priorities of an organization.

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