Identifying Key Stakeholders & Governance Roles

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to list the key stakeholders and describe their governance roles in initiatives.

Content

Key Takeaways

  • Stakeholder Collaboration is Critical – Rationalization involves multiple perspectives (e.g IT, finance, business, security). Engage the right stakeholders early to balance priorities and drive alignment.
  • Governance Provides Structure – Use SAP LeanIX to document architecture decisions, track approvals, and ensure accountability.
  • Architecture Decisions in SAP LeanIX – Capture rationalization choices (retirements, justifications, timelines) in a structured way for transparency and traceability.
  • Establish Clear Governance Models – Set up an Architecture Review Board or integrate rationalization into EA governance to maintain momentum and discipline.
  • Traceability Ensures Long-Term Success – Document decisions in SAP LeanIX to link strategy, costs, and stakeholders—preventing knowledge loss over time.