A Method to Align Business Capability Maps and Enterprise Data Models

The business capability map has gained close attention from organizations as an essential tool for communication between business and IT. However, its integration with the enterprise data model is hampered by semantic issues that complicate stakeholder communication. This study, based on an analysis of TOGAF, presents a refined metamodel to resolve these issues and ensure alignment between the business capability map and the enterprise data model. The utility of the metamodel was demonstrated through a case study of Dutch energy system operators. The findings not only enhance model consistency and stakeholder communication but also provide a foundation for future research, suggesting the integration of additional elements into the metamodel to broaden its scope and utility.