[Verse 1] Start with where we are today Map the current state they say As-is baseline, capture all Systems standing, systems that fall Document the present scene Architecture's starting gene [Chorus] Roadmap to the future state Current, Target, don't be late Transition phases guide the way Governance keeps us in play A-D-R decisions clear Standards strong throughout the year [Verse 2] Target state is where we'll be To-be vision, clear to see Bridge the gap with transitions planned Sequential steps across the land Dependencies mapped in line Three year journey by design [Chorus] Roadmap to the future state Current, Target, don't be late Transition phases guide the way Governance keeps us in play A-D-R decisions clear Standards strong throughout the year [Verse 3] Review boards assess the plan Design authorities take a stand Exception processes when we bend Architecture governance to the end RACI matrix shows who's who Accountable for what we do [Bridge] Standards created, published wide Enforced with care, retired with pride Technology roadmap shows the path Sequenced initiatives, do the math Architecture Decision Records store The reasoning behind each door [Chorus] Roadmap to the future state Current, Target, don't be late Transition phases guide the way Governance keeps us in play A-D-R decisions clear Standards strong throughout the year [Outro] From as-is to to-be we climb Architecture roadmaps through time Governance guides us on our quest Enterprise architecture at its best
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