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Knowledge asset identification and description
Criticality assessment and usage patterns
Capture, storage, and sharing mechanisms
Access controls and utilization metrics
Risk factors and retention strategies
Knowledge sources and users
Implementation Guidelines
Getting Started
Begin by identifying and documenting key workforce segments
Select a high-priority segment and assess its skills profile and strategic alignment
Document critical cultural attributes that enable or hinder strategic objectives
Define core competency frameworks for key roles and functions
Identify critical knowledge assets that must be preserved and leveraged
Best Practices
Ensure workforce elements have clear boundaries and distinct characteristics
Base cultural assessments on objective data and systematic observation
Link competency frameworks to strategic objectives and operational requirements
Connect knowledge management approaches to business outcomes and performance metrics
Involve multiple perspectives in people domain development
Maintain a balance between current talent needs and future capability requirements
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Creating too many workforce segments, diluting management focus
Basing cultural assessments on assumptions rather than evidence
Failing to connect people elements to strategic and operational domains
Not updating people models as organizational needs evolve
Overlooking the interdependencies between culture, competency, and knowledge
Neglecting the measurement of people domain initiatives and outcomes
Schema Evolution Guidance
The People Domain schema is expected to evolve with emerging practices in talent management and organizational development. Future extensions may include:
Enhanced remote/hybrid workforce modeling
AI-augmented workforce frameworks
Advanced cultural analytics
Employee experience journey mapping
Future of work scenario planning
Skills taxonomy integration
Organizations should plan for these evolutions by maintaining clean taxonomies and clear relationship models in their current implementation.
Conclusion
The People Domain extends the Orthogramic Metamodel with a robust framework for modeling and managing human capital aspects of business architecture. By providing structured schemas for workforce segments, cultural attributes, competency frameworks, and knowledge assets, it enables organizations to systematically align their talent strategies with strategic objectives and operational requirements.
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Cross-Domain Relationship Mappings
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{ "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#", "title": "People-Capability Relationship Schema", "description": "Schema for relationships between People domain and Capability domain", "type": "object", "required": ["relationshipID", "peopleID", "title", "relationshipType"], "properties": { "relationshipID": { "type": "string", "description": "Unique identifier for this relationship" }, "peopleID": { "type": "string", "description": "ID of the people element" }, "title": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of the capability" }, "relationshipType": { "type": "string", "description": "Nature of the relationship", "enum": ["enabling", "supporting", "dependent", "enhancing", "limiting", "critical", "developing", "other"] }, "relationshipStrength": { "type": "integer", "description": "Importance of this relationship (1-5)", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 5 }, "talentContribution": { "type": "string", "description": "How talent contributes to capability" }, "capabilityRequirements": { "type": "array", "description": "Requirements the capability places on talent", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "requirementDescription": { "type": "string", "description": "Description of requirement" }, "importance": { "type": "string", "description": "Importance level", "enum": ["low", "medium", "high", "critical"] }, "fulfillmentLevel": { "type": "string", "description": "How well requirement is met", "enum": ["unmet", "partially-met", "mostly-met", "fully-met"] }, "improvementNeeds": { "type": "string", "description": "Areas needing improvement" } } } }, "talentMaturity": { "type": "object", "description": "Maturity of talent for capability needs", "properties": { "maturityLevel": { "type": "string", "description": "Current maturity assessment", "enum": ["initial", "developing", "defined", "managed", "optimizing"] }, "maturityGaps": { "type": "array", "description": "Key maturity gaps", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maturityTargets": { "type": "string", "description": "Target maturity state" }, "developmentRoadmap": { "type": "string", "description": "Plan for talent development" } } }, "performanceMetrics": { "type": "array", "description": "Metrics for measuring talent contribution", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "metricName": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of metric" }, "metricDescription": { "type": "string", "description": "Description of what is measured" }, "currentValue": { "type": "string", "description": "Current performance" }, "targetValue": { "type": "string", "description": "Target performance" }, "impactOnCapability": { "type": "string", "description": "How this metric affects capability" } } } }, "developmentInitiatives": { "type": "array", "description": "Initiatives to improve talent for capability", "items": { "type": "object", "properties": { "initiativeName": { "type": "string", "description": "Name of initiative" }, "initiativeDescription": { "type": "string", "description": "Description of initiative" }, "expectedBenefits": { "type": "string", "description": "Capability benefits expected" }, "status": { "type": "string", "description": "Current status", "enum": ["planned", "in-progress", "completed", "ongoing"] } } } }, "resourceAllocation": { "type": "object", "description": "Resources allocated to talent for capability", "properties": { "budgetAllocation": { "type": "string", "description": "Budget allocated" }, "personnelAllocation": { "type": "string", "description": "Personnel allocated" }, "trainingInvestment": { "type": "string", "description": "Training investments" }, "allocationRationale": { "type": "string", "description": "Rationale for resource allocation" } } } } } |
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Properties
People Domain Attributes
Property | Description | Example |
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peopleID | Unique identifier for the people element | "PEOPLE-WORKFORCE-001" |
title | The name or title of the people element | "Product Engineering Team" |
description | A detailed explanation of the people element | "Core product development engineering workforce responsible for design, development, and maintenance of enterprise software products." |
talentCategory | Classification of people element type | "technical" |
orgUnitTitle | The organization unit responsible for this people element | "Engineering Division" |
orgUnitRoles | Specific roles within the organization unit that manage this people element | ["Chief Technology Officer", "VP of Engineering", "Talent Acquisition Manager"] |
orgUnitsCovered | Organizational units affected by this people element | ["Product Development", "Quality Engineering", "DevOps"] |
workforceSize | Quantitative metrics about the workforce | {"currentHeadcount": 125, "plannedHeadcount": 150, "timeframe": "EOY 2025", "vacancies": 15} |
skillsProfile | Skills and competencies represented | {"technicalSkills": ["Full-stack development", "Cloud architecture"], "coreCompetencies": ["Problem solving", "Technical design"]} |
competencyFramework | Competency structure used | "Engineering Excellence Framework" |
talentDevelopmentApproach | Approach to developing talent | {"developmentMethodology": "70-20-10 learning model", "formalPrograms": ["Technical mentorship program"]} |
talentAcquisitionStrategy | Approach to acquiring talent | {"sourcingChannels": ["Technical referrals", "University partnerships"], "selectionCriteria": ["Technical assessment"]} |
culturalValues | Core values represented | ["Innovation", "Technical excellence", "Continuous learning", "Collaboration"] |
leadershipModel | Leadership approach | {"leadershipStyle": "Servant leadership with technical expertise", "decisionMakingApproach": "Distributed authority"} |
engagementMetrics | Measurement of engagement | {"overallEngagementScore": 82, "benchmarkComparison": "7 points above technology industry average"} |
knowledgeManagementApproach | How knowledge is handled | {"primaryKnowledgeSharing": "Documentation-as-code in internal wiki", "technicalDocumentation": "Mandatory for all systems"} |
performanceManagementSystem | Performance approach | {"reviewCycle": "Quarterly objectives with annual in-depth review", "performanceCriteria": ["Technical contribution"]} |
workforceFlexibility | Adaptability characteristics | {"workModel": "Hybrid with 2 core in-office days", "geographicDistribution": "65% headquarters, 35% distributed"} |
diversityMetrics | Diversity and inclusion measures | {"genderDiversity": "28% women in engineering roles", "ethnicDiversity": "Representation matches regional demographics"} |
strategicAlignment | Alignment with business strategy | {"alignmentDescription": "Engineering workforce directly enables product innovation strategy"} |
Workforce Element Schema
Property | Description | Example |
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workforceID | Unique identifier for the workforce element | "WORKFORCE-ENG-001" |
workforceTitle | Name of the specific workforce segment | "Backend Engineering Team" |
workforceType | Category of workforce | "permanent" |
workforceDescription | Detailed explanation of the workforce segment | "Core backend development team responsible for API and database architecture" |
orgUnitTitle | Organization unit this workforce belongs to | "Engineering Division" |
peopleID | ID of the people domain this workforce belongs to | "PEOPLE-WORKFORCE-001" |
workforceSize | Size metrics for this segment | {"headcount": 42, "fullTimeEquivalent": 40.5, "contractorPercentage": 10} |
workforceLocation | Geographic distribution | {"locations": [{"name": "Headquarters", "percentage": 70}, {"name": "Remote", "percentage": 30}]} |
workSkills | Skills and capabilities | {"criticalSkills": ["Node.js", "Microservices architecture"], "skillProficiency": "Advanced"} |
workExperience | Experience profile | {"averageYearsExperience": 8.5, "seniorityProfile": "65% senior, 25% mid-level, 10% junior"} |
workforceAvailability | Availability characteristics | {"utilizationRate": "85%", "leaveRate": "3%", "overtimePercentage": "5%"} |
workforceCost | Cost structure | {"averageSalary": "$120,000", "fullyLoadedCost": "$155,000", "annualCostIncrease": "3.5%"} |
workforceRisks | Risk factors | [{"riskName": "Turnover", "riskLevel": "moderate", "mitigation": "Enhanced retention program"}] |
successionPlanning | Succession approach | {"criticalRolesCovered": "85%", "benchStrength": "2.1 candidates per critical role"} |
workforceStrategy | Strategic approach to this segment | {"growthStrategy": "Organic growth with selective hiring", "developmentFocus": "Cloud-native architecture"} |
Culture Element Schema
Property | Description | Example |
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cultureID | Unique identifier for the culture element | "CULT-INNO-001" |
cultureAttributeTitle | Name of the specific culture attribute | "Innovation Culture" |
attributeDescription | Detailed explanation of the culture attribute | "The organization's capacity to generate and implement novel ideas and solutions" |
orgUnitTitle | Organization unit responsible for this attribute | "Organizational Development" |
peopleID | ID of the people domain this culture element belongs to | "PEOPLE-CULTURE-001" |
currentState | Present condition of this attribute | {"maturityLevel": "defined", "consistencyLevel": "variable across units"} |
desiredState | Target condition for this attribute | {"maturityLevel": "optimizing", "consistencyLevel": "high across organization"} |
culturalImportance | Strategic significance | {"importanceLevel": "critical", "businessImpact": "Drives competitive differentiation and product leadership"} |
supportingBehaviors | Behaviors reinforcing this attribute | ["Experimentation", "Psychological safety", "Recognition of creative efforts"] |
counteringBehaviors | Behaviors working against it | ["Risk aversion", "Perfectionism", "Excessive process focus"] |
measurementApproach | How attribute is assessed | {"assessmentMethod": "Annual culture survey with innovation index", "leadingIndicators": ["Idea submission rate"]} |
reinforcementMechanisms | How attribute is strengthened | {"formalMechanisms": ["Innovation time allocation", "Idea incubator program"], "informalMechanisms": ["Leadership storytelling"]} |
leadershipInfluence | Leadership impact on attribute | {"leadershipAlignment": "Strong at executive level, mixed at middle management", "keyLeadershipBehaviors": ["Modeling experimentation"]} |
culturalBarriers | Obstacles to developing attribute | [{"barrierName": "Functional silos", "impactLevel": "significant", "mitigationApproach": "Cross-functional initiatives"}] |
culturalEnablers | Factors supporting attribute | [{"enablerName": "Technology platform flexibility", "contributionLevel": "high"}] |
Competency Framework Element Schema
Property | Description | Example |
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frameworkID | Unique identifier for the competency framework | "COMP-ENG-001" |
frameworkTitle | Name of the specific competency framework | "Engineering Excellence Framework" |
frameworkDescription | Detailed explanation of the framework | "Comprehensive model defining technical and behavioral competencies for engineering roles" |
orgUnitTitle | Organization unit responsible for this framework | "Engineering Development" |
peopleID | ID of the people domain this framework belongs to | "PEOPLE-WORKFORCE-001" |
competencyCategories | Major categories in the framework | [{"categoryName": "Technical Skills", "description": "Core technical capabilities"}, {"categoryName": "Leadership", "description": "Team and project leadership capabilities"}] |
competencyLevels | Progression levels in the framework | [{"levelName": "Foundational", "description": "Entry-level proficiency"}, {"levelName": "Advanced", "description": "Expert-level mastery"}] |
assessmentMethods | Evaluation approaches | {"primaryMethod": "Manager assessment with peer feedback", "calibrationProcess": "Cross-functional review panels"} |
developmentPaths | Progression routes | [{"pathName": "Technical Expert", "description": "Progression toward technical mastery"}, {"pathName": "Engineering Leader", "description": "Progression toward leadership roles"}] |
certificationRequirements | Formal certifications | {"internalCertifications": ["System Design", "Code Quality"], "externalCertifications": ["Cloud Platform Certifications"]} |
competencyOwner | Responsible entity | {"primaryOwner": "VP of Engineering", "supportingRoles": ["Engineering Managers", "Learning & Development Team"]} |
frameworkAdoption | Usage across organization | {"adoptionRate": "85% of engineering organization", "implementationApproach": "Role-specific competency profiles"} |
frameworkReviewCycle | Update process | {"reviewFrequency": "Annual with quarterly check-ins", "lastReviewDate": "2024-11-15"} |
alignmentToStrategy | Strategic alignment | {"alignmentLevel": "high", "strategicObjectives": ["Technical excellence", "Innovation capability"]} |
industryStandards | Relevant external standards | {"referenceStandards": ["IEEE Software Engineering Body of Knowledge", "ACM Computing Classification System"]} |
Knowledge Management Element Schema
Property | Description | Example |
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knowledgeID | Unique identifier for the knowledge element | "KM-ARCH-001" |
knowledgeAssetTitle | Name of the specific knowledge asset | "System Architecture Knowledge Base" |
assetDescription | Detailed explanation of the knowledge asset | "Repository of architectural decisions, patterns, and principles for core systems" |
orgUnitTitle | Organization unit responsible for this asset | "Enterprise Architecture" |
peopleID | ID of the people domain this knowledge asset belongs to | "PEOPLE-KNOWLEDGE-001" |
knowledgeType | Category of knowledge | "explicit" |
knowledgeCriticality | Strategic importance | {"criticalityLevel": "high", "businessImpact": "Ensures consistent architectural decisions and prevents technical debt"} |
knowledgeSources | Origin points | {"primarySources": ["Architecture review meetings", "Design documentation"], "contributorRoles": ["Enterprise Architects", "Technical Leads"]} |
knowledgeUsers | Consumers | {"primaryUsers": ["Development Teams", "Solution Architects"], "usageContext": "During design and implementation phases"} |
captureMethod | How knowledge is captured | {"method": "Architecture Decision Records", "captureProcess": "Post-decision documentation with structured templates"} |
storageApproach | How knowledge is stored | {"storageSystem": "Enterprise wiki with version control", "organizationMethod": "Taxonomical categorization with tagging"} |
accessControls | Who can access | {"accessRestrictions": "Read access for all technical staff, write access for architects and tech leads", "securityLevel": "Internal only"} |
sharingMechanisms | How knowledge is shared | {"formalMechanisms": ["Architecture forums", "New hire onboarding"], "informalMechanisms": ["Communities of practice"]} |
utilizationMetrics | How usage is measured | {"usageMetrics": ["Page views", "Reference citations in design documents"], "utilizationRate": "73% of eligible staff access monthly"} |
knowledgeRisks | Risk factors | [{"riskName": "Knowledge decay", "riskLevel": "medium", "mitigation": "Quarterly review and refresh process"}] |
retentionStrategy | How knowledge is preserved | {"retentionMethod": "Living documentation with ownership assignments", "successorProgram": "Architect mentoring program"} |
Schema Evolution Guidance
The People Domain schema is expected to evolve with emerging practices in talent management and organizational development. Future extensions may include:
Enhanced remote/hybrid workforce modeling
AI-augmented workforce frameworks
Advanced cultural analytics
Employee experience journey mapping
Future of work scenario planning
Skills taxonomy integration
Organizations should plan for these evolutions by maintaining clean taxonomies and clear relationship models in their current implementation.