Create and publish enterprise architecture principles

Trigger: An organization initiates a formal enterprise architecture program, undergoes a major business transformation, or launches a new strategic planning cycle.

1. Review organizational objectives and overall business strategy
2. Draft core enterprise architecture values and guidelines
3. Consult with business and technology stakeholders to ensure alignment
4. Refine drafted principles based on stakeholder feedback
5. Obtain formal approval from the IT governance board or executive leadership
6. Publish and communicate the finalized principles across the enterprise

Outcome: A formalized set of enterprise architecture principles is approved, documented, and actively distributed to guide all technology and business capability decision-making.