Skip to Content

A new CIO’s first 90 days of enterprise architecture

Establish visibility, stakeholder alignment and governance early.
October 10, 2026 by
A new CIO’s first 90 days of enterprise architecture
AHMAD ALSHAMI

TRANSFORMATION

A new CIO can use the first 90 days to establish a clear view of the enterprise architecture, agree governance responsibilities and connect technology priorities to business objectives. Early visibility helps the leadership team make informed choices about vendors, legacy systems and transformation investments.

Begin by reviewing the current landscape and existing architecture practices. Engage stakeholders early to understand their priorities and constraints. Use these conversations to establish a shared foundation for scalable, secure and AI-ready solutions, with clear ownership for architecture decisions.

Continue the conversation

Adapted from my LinkedIn post, originally shared Oct 3 2026.

Read the original LinkedIn post

Cover: AI-created editorial illustration of the topic.

By Ahmad Al Shami · Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Transformation & Agentic AI