Stage I. Vision/Positioning

The Vision/Positioning stage focuses on addressing the organization's strategic goals and priorities, which can range from cutting costs to improving efficiency or competitive advantage. This stage identifies the specific business issues or increased business value that the organization would like addressed, resolved or delivered. It is essential for setting expectations for the total effort's outcome.

Stage II. Discovery

During the Discovery stage, the organization benefits from an assessment of how its business requirements/goals will affect all of its various departments and systems.

Stage III. Gap Analysis

The Gap Analysis stage allows the organization to identify gaps between their current capabilities and their business requirements/goals, as well as areas that need to be improved or expanded to meet future requirements.

Stage IV. Enterprise Architecture

The Enterprise Architecture stage ensures that the organization's enterprise architecture or business infrastructure fits together in a way that will support its strategic plans.

Stage V. Tactical Plans

The Tactical Planning stage provides the organization with a strategic and detailed plan tailored to help it realize its business vision.