Developing a Talent Health Program for Enterprise Architecture

This IDC Perspective emphasizes the importance of developing and managing talent health in enterprise architecture (EA) organizations to foster growth and innovation in a vibrant, dynamic, and technology-driven business environment. It highlights the necessity for specialized skills and expertise to navigate evolving technological landscapes, underscoring the importance of assessing current workforce capabilities and identifying knowledge gaps. Such an assessment should align with broader enterprise objectives and set the stage for strategic talent development. "Ultimately, managing talent health requires ongoing attention and adaptation with strategic investments in talent development that are essential for preparing EA teams to meet current and future challenges, thereby enhancing organizational resilience and success in a dynamic market environment," says Rob Baigert, adjunct research advisor, IT Executive Programs (IEP) at IDC.