Neueda

Mentoring-Based Enterprise Architect Development Program

To address mid-senior level gaps in enterprise architecture capabilities, we partnered with a global insurance corporation to design a mentoring-based development program. This initiative emphasized on-the-job learning, allowing participants to acquire practical expertise while being closely mentored by seasoned professionals.

Client

Global Insurance Provider and Fortune 100 Firm


Industry

Insurance


Area

Software architecture


Need

Boost enterprise architecture expertise


Results at a glance

30%

rise in internal promotions to enterprise architect roles.

40%

reduction in time to competency

15%

increase in job satisfaction

12%

boost in retention within the technology team

THE CHALLENGE

The client faced critical gaps in enterprise architecture expertise, particularly at the mid-senior level.

Key challenges included:

Flexibility Needs: Traditional training programs were insufficiently flexible for practical, on-the-job learning.

Skill Depth Requirements: Developing nuanced enterprise architecture skills required immersive, hands-on training.

Capacity Building: Bridging the gap between existing capabilities and organizational demands required tailored interventions.

THE SOLUTION

We developed a mentoring-based program that featured:

Mentorship Pairing: Participants were matched with experienced enterprise architects for real-time guidance.
Targeted Classroom Training: Delivered focused sessions on essential tools and concepts.
Practical Immersion: Encouraged participants to shadow mentors and work on live projects, receiving actionable feedback.

DELIVERY

Conducted initial capability assessments to align participants with suitable mentors. Delivered limited classroom sessions to establish foundational knowledge. Supported participants throughout the program with real-time mentoring and practical assignments.

RESULTS

The program delivered the following benefits:

Increased Promotions: A 30% rise in internal promotions to enterprise architect roles.

Faster Competency Development: Reduced time to competency by 40%.

Improved Project Outcomes: A 20% improvement in scalability, risk management, and compliance-related project results.

Higher Engagement: A 15% increase in job satisfaction 12% boost in retention within the technology team.