Getting started guide

Introduction

The Orthogramic Metamodel provides a structured, consistent way to describe how an organisation operates, delivers value, and responds to change. It formalises the core concepts of business architecture—such as capabilities, value streams, stakeholders, information, and strategic initiatives—into a digital, schema-driven format designed for clarity, reuse, and integration.

Whether you are new to business architecture or already familiar with frameworks like BIZBOK, the Orthogramic Metamodel offers a practical and scalable way to model your organisation. It supports better decision-making, clearer governance, and stronger alignment between strategy and operations.

This guide introduces the key concepts and artefacts of the Orthogramic Metamodel and outlines a practical pathway to get started, tailored to your background.

Resources

• The model at a glance
  Provides a high-level overview of the Orthogramic Metamodel, showing how its domains fit together to describe an organisation’s structure and strategy. The model at a glance

• New to Business Architecture
  A tailored introduction for users without prior experience in business architecture, explaining key concepts and how Orthogramic simplifies adoption. New to Business Architecture

• Familiar with BIZBOK
  Guides experienced practitioners in understanding how Orthogramic differs from and improves upon BIZBOK, with emphasis on digital structure and integration. Familiar with BIZBOK

• Getting started by problem examples
  Offers practical entry points based on common organisational challenges, helping users apply the model directly to their situation. Getting started by problem examples

• Intro to business architecture terms
  Defines the core terminology used throughout the Orthogramic Metamodel in accessible language, supporting clearer communication and understanding. Intro to business architecture terms

• Getting Started Worksheet
  A downloadable worksheet designed to help teams map their current state and begin documenting their business architecture using the Orthogramic approach. Getting Started Worksheet