TOGAF Impact Assessment:

[short title of proposed update]

This template outlines the minimum information that must be supplied for any proposed update to TOGAF to be evaluated and agreed. More information may be supplied, if required, and may indeed be necessary if the proposal has far-reaching implications for TOGAF. For an example of such a proposal, see the IEEE 1471 Impact Assessment.

Overview

A brief description of the proposed update, including the source of any proposed additions to TOGAF. 500 words maximum, but referring to other available documents, if necessary, to provide additional information.

Proposed Changes to TOGAF

A description of the specific changes expected in TOGAF. (Which parts of the current TOGAF documentation do you expect to change as a result of this update?)

Rationale

The expected benefits of the proposed update.

Timescales

Time (elapsed weeks / months) expected to develop the proposed changes, and /or the date the proposed changes will be available for review, if approved.

Contact Information

Your email address and telephone number.

When complete, send this Impact Assessment to the Director of the Open Group Architecture Program (currently Mr. John Spencer).