Enterprise characteristics
The Characteristics properties page of an enterprise provides access to:
• its Name,
• its Owner, by default the current library.
• The Strategic Theme table enables to define the enterprise strategic themes.
A strategic theme is used to classify the enterprise goals.Connecting the capability map to an enterprise
The business capabilities valid for the given enterprise are contained in a business capability map.
A business capability map is a set of business capabilities with their dependencies that, together, define a framework for an enterprise stage.The business capability map is used to identify the exhibited business capabilities that meet the enterprise goals for the transformation.
For more details on the business capability maps management, see Building the Business Capability Map.To connect a business capability map to an enterprise:
1. Select Characteristics property page of the Enterprise that interests you.
2. In the Capability Architecture section, click the right arrow of the Business Capability Map field and select Connect....
A selection window opens.
3. Select the business capability that interests you and click Connect.
The business capability map is associated to the enterprise and its transformation stages.
Connecting the value stream to an enterprise
A value stream is an end-to-end collection of Value Stages that creates an outcome for a customer, who may be the ultimate customer or an internal end-user of the value stream.For more details on the list of business capabilities, see Describing Value Streams.The value creation steps are connected to Business Capabilities valid for the enterprise.
A value stage is a distinct, identifiable phase or step within a value stream that has a unique entrance criteria, exit criteria, and identifiable participating business function or business functional area.To connect a value stream to an enterprise:
1. Select Characteristics property page of the enterprise that interests you.
2. In the Value Stream section, click Connect.
A selection window opens.
3. Select the Value streams that interests you and click Connect.
The value streams are connected to all the enterprise transformation stages.