In addition to your assigned reading from the "Practical Guide to Federal Enterprise Architecture", you have been provided several links to online articles for review. One important topic is a discussion on the definition of enterprise architecture. As you can conclude from your readings, it isn't easy to come up with a definition that encompasses all that EA enables. There are often several definitions provided, all right in their own way.

For our topic this week, please provide:

1. Your own definition of EA, and

2. Why you believe it is important to align it with the organization's core goals and strategic direction

Also, please refer to your "Practical Guide to Federal Enterprise Architecture" , Figure 3, page 9 and provide a response to:

3. Why is it important to maintain "Control and Oversight" in the Enterprise Architecture Process?