Chapter 8: Making Reference Models Work

At the end of the story, the leader offered a reflection: "The product of our work is an organization that knows how to think." That sentence describes exactly what reference models make possible. This final chapter is about you. Where does your organization stand today? Which type of reference model would deliver the most immediate value? How do you make the case without a methodology deck? How do you design a proof-of-value initiative that earns you the right to do the next one? You will not leave with a model. You will leave with a plan for Monday morning.