A Stakeholder Map is a technique that can be used to identify and classify the stakeholders of the

architecture work, and to document their key interests, requirements, and concerns. A stakeholder is

any person, group, or organization that has a stake in the outcome of the architecture work, such as

the sponsor, the client, the users, the suppliers, the regulators, or the competitors. A Stakeholder

Map can help to understand the needs and expectations of the stakeholders, and to communicate

and engage with them effectively1

The steps for creating a Stakeholder Map are:

Identify the stakeholders of the architecture work, using various sources and methods, such as

interviews, surveys, workshops, or existing documents.

Classify the stakeholders according to their roles, responsibilities, and relationships, using various

criteria and dimensions, such as power, influence, interest, attitude, or impact.

Define the concerns and relevant views for each stakeholder group, using various techniques, such as

business scenarios, use cases, or value propositions. A concern is a key interest or issue that is

relevant to the stakeholder, such as a goal, a problem, a need, or a risk. A view is a representation of

the system of interest from the perspective of one or more stakeholders and their concerns.

Record the stakeholders and their concerns in a Stakeholder Map, which shows the mapping

between the stakeholder groups, the concerns, and the views. The Stakeholder Map also shows the

dependencies, assumptions, and issues related to each stakeholder and concern.

Therefore, the best answer is B, because it recommends the approach that would enable the

development of an architecture that addresses the concerns of the CIO and the partners, using the

Stakeholder Map technique. The answer covers the following aspects:

An analysis of the stakeholders is undertaken, which involves identifying, classifying, and defining

the stakeholders and their concerns.

The stakeholders and their concerns are documented in a Stakeholder Map, which provides a clear

and comprehensive picture of the stakeholder landscape and their interests.

The concerns and relevant views are recorded in the Architecture Vision document, which is the

output of Phase A: Architecture Vision of the Architecture Development Method (ADM), which is the

core process of the TOGAF standard that guides the development and management of the enterprise

architecture. The Architecture Vision defines the scope and approach of the architecture work, and

establishes the business goals and drivers that motivate the architecture work. The Architecture

Vision also involves obtaining the approval and commitment of the sponsors and other key

stakeholders, and initiating the Architecture Governance process2

The requirements include risk mitigation through regular assessments, which involves identifying,

analyzing, and evaluating the risks that may affect the architecture, and determining the appropriate

measures or actions to prevent, reduce, or mitigate the risks. Risk mitigation can also involve

monitoring and reviewing the risk situation, and communicating and reporting the risk status and

actions3

This approach also allows a supervised agile implementation of the continuous Machine Learning,

which involves applying agile principles and practices to the architecture development and

implementation, such as iterative and incremental delivery, frequent feedback, collaboration, and

adaptation. A supervised agile implementation can help to ensure the quality, value, and alignment

of the architecture, and to respond to the changing needs and expectations of the stakeholders.

Reference: 1: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 24:

Stakeholder Management 2: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part II: Architecture Development

Method (ADM), Chapter 18: Phase A: Architecture Vision 3: The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2, Part III:

ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 32: Risk Management : The TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2,

Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques, Chapter 29: Applying Iteration to the ADM