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SIRF™ is a framework for improving business efficiency. It is a strategic enterprise design and shaping tool for executives, managers, architects and other high-skilled personnel charged with running the business successfully. It comprises of a thinking methodology and a Framework Diagram with guidance allowing the generation of bespoke artefacts and processes that focus on:
- Cognitive flexibility
- Negotiation
- Judgement and decision-making
- Emotional intelligence
- Coordinating with others (tools, capabilities and frameworks)
- People management
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Complex problem-solving
As a Project Manager or a Strategic Planner:
- Have you ever felt that you had forgotten something important during your project planning?
- Have you ever wondered where to start and can’t come up with an easy answer?
- Or how do you ensure a logical progression throughout your process?
As a Staff member:
- Have you ensured that your work aligns with the department’s vision and strategies?
- Have you wondered how you can add value in one or more service domains?
- Or what types of initiatives should apply and why (Create, Change, Maintain)?
The SIRF™ framework ensures alignment with contemporary and evolving work situations and addresses issues that can be faced at any stage in the workplace.
This training program providers a thorough coverage of the SIRF™ framework with a focus on the practical application of SIRF™ in realistic enterprise project scenarios.
Learning outcomes
Participants will acquire an understanding of:
- The core concepts and terminology of SIRF™
- The SIRF™ continuous improvement cycle and the objectives of each capability
- The 3 strategies to implement and preserve those capabilities
- How each of the SIRF™ capabilities contributes to the success of the enterprise
- How SIRF™ enables and perfects governance, processes, infrastructure, information, service delivery, stakeholder management and partnership building.
- How to apply the SIRF™ structure and usage in a complex environment.
- How to better apply frameworks such as the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework
- How to apply the Stakeholder Management Technique
- How to increase maturity through optimising capabilities via SIRF™
Who should attend
This training program is designed for anyone who requires a deeper understanding of how to build an enterprise and improve its productivity. Typical attendance includes:
- System Integrators, Operational, Business and IT Developers, CIO’s and IT Managers, Program and Project Leaders, IT Specialists, Architects etc.
- Professionals who are working in an organisation where several major strategic frameworks such as TOGAF 9, PRINCE2, ITIL, COBIT have been adopted and who need to participate in strategy, architecture, programs and projects initiatives
- Architects who will be responsible for developing architecture artifacts and want to maximise their TOGAF 9 implementation
- Architects who wish to introduce SIRF™ into their architecture practice
- Business Analysts, Systems Analysts and Technical Analysts who want to career develop into enterprise architecture and strategic planning.
Course fees
Course fees
This course is only offered as a private in-company presentation.
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The Course Delivery
ALC’s SIRF™ Course combines theory and practice with a hands-on teaching approach featuring contextualised videos, exercises and examples based on real-world experience.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites to attend the SIRF™ course. However, some background in enterprise IT management is beneficial.
Exam
An optional exam is available at the conclusion of the course.
