REAL Talk With Sam Holcman
R.E.A.L. - Realistic, Enabling, Actionable, Logical. Every day we hear jargon and see writing from so-called “experts,” and we don’t know what we should follow and what we should avoid. Published practices aren’t always best practices! Listen to episodes from Sam Holcman’s radio show, webinars, and podcasts, Real Talk with Sam Holcman. Each episode gets to the bottom of what business executives, managers, practitioners, and staff actually need to create innovative solutions that deliver- no utopia required. This business podcast provides practice-based insights into business transformation, enterprise architecture, business architecture, organizational transformation, and technology transformation based on real-world practices. We provide you with insights that can provide true value to organizations and individuals that face today’s and tomorrow’s competitive pressures and provide a usable takeaway from each program.
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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
We bring to you a summary of an article penned by Eric Griffith outlining what he considers nineteen tech myths that some people believe. We cover each one of these myths, with a bit of explanation of some, and possibly a bit of humor. Enjoy!
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
We hear that the results of an Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture are not being used, or the value of those architectures appreciated or recognized. Perhaps there are two fundamental reasons for this. One reason is what is being delivered. Another is how it is being delivered. We will explore this vital topic and provide guidance on what needs to be done.
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture. What are they? What are the similarities? What are the differences? In this broadcast, we will begin with a consistent definition of the word Architecture. From that common definition, we will then add the adjective Enterprise or Business to fully define an Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
We will compare the concepts of a base of knowledge and a methodology for both Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture. A base of knowledge is like an encyclopedia – good for general information on a topic or area of interest. A methodology is an action plan – a recipe that you can follow to provide a desired result. Tune in for more information.
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
This Broadcast will define and describe a Framework for Business Architecture or Enterprise Architecture. From that understanding, we will provide three examples of Frameworks in other professions to provide a context as to what is needed for a Business Architecture Framework or an Enterprise Architecture Framework.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Business Capability - what is it? This broadcast will define the concept of a Business Capability, a definition of a Business Capability, what is "contained" in a Business Capability, and an example. For a more comprehensive definition and example, please see our website www.BACOE.org
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
The Broadcast will define Stakeholder-Focused Enterprise Architecture – R.E.A.L. Enterprise Architecture that produces a “human-consumable” result. If you are a practitioner and do not have a seat at the “big persons table,” this broadcast is of value to you. If you are the recipient of an enterprise architecture and are still head-scratching as to what you received is good for, perhaps you can use this definition to more precisely define what you actually want from an Enterprise Architecture – a roadmap to achieve your organization's Goals and Strategies.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Hurray already! We are beginning to see vendors and organizations realizing that because the artificial intelligence engines need GOOD data rather than a lot of (questionable) data, this training data needs to be from subject matter experts. And it is happening. Yes, some problems still remain, but much fewer than in the “generalized” categories.
BUT? What is the BUT? These focused applications cost money – yes, it is not free. Quite simply, real Best Practices cost money and are not on the internet. Best Practices cost money in all areas of our activities, and the same is true for AI and its training data. This is a great development!
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
I review the thoughts of Neil deGrasse Tyson on the effect AI is having on the Internet and how I believe it will result in a realization that it is not the AI "engine" that is the issue but the "Internet training data" that is the underlying issue.
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
We used to call them “bugs,” then “revisions,” then “updates,” and now, in Artificial Intelligence (AI), “hallucinations.” The correct term is “mistakes.” Let us, as an industry, address these AI mistakes now.