The Model at a Glance
The diagram below presents a high-level visual walkthrough of the Orthogramic Metamodel, illustrating how the domains interconnect to form a cohesive business architecture framework.
Conceptual Layers
The model is structured into four conceptual layers—each playing a distinct role in helping organisations understand, manage, and adapt how they deliver value.
Strategic Intent
The drivers that shape organizational purpose—including Strategy, Policy, and Stakeholder expectations. This layer answers: What are we trying to achieve and for whom?
Execution Framework
Translates intent into action through Capabilities, Initiatives, Value Streams, and measurable Performance outcomes. This layer answers: How do we deliver value?
Structural Context
Anchors execution within the organization's People, Technology, Organization structure, and Information landscape. This layer answers: What do we have to work with?
Dynamic Alignment
Ensures the model remains adaptive by responding to Triggers and clarifying how change is enacted through Rationales and the Strategic Response Model. This layer answers: How do we respond to change?
Domain Coverage
The Orthogramic Metamodel includes 24 domains across three categories:
Core Domains (11)
| Domain | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Organization | Structure, units, and governance |
| Stakeholder | Interests, influence, and engagement |
| Capabilities | What the organization can do |
| Strategy | Goals and strategic direction |
| Products | What is delivered to market |
| Services | How value is provided |
| Information | Data assets and governance |
| Performance | Metrics and outcomes |
| Initiatives | Programs and projects |
| Policy | Rules and compliance |
| Value Stream | End-to-end value flows |
Extended Domains (13)
| Domain | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Customer | Customer segments and experience |
| Market | Market positioning and competition |
| Finance | Financial planning and tracking |
| Risk Management | Risk identification and mitigation |
| Supply Chain | Upstream and downstream partners |
| Innovation | New ideas and experimentation |
| Sustainability | ESG and environmental impact |
| People | Workforce and culture |
| Technology | Digital assets and infrastructure |
| Channel | Distribution and delivery pathways |
| Social Change | Activism and organizational change |
| Intelligence | Business and competitive intelligence |
| Manufacturing | Production and operations |
Why This Structure?
This conceptual overview helps business leaders, analysts, and architects see how the metamodel supports:
- Traceable alignment between strategy and operations
- Structured representation that enables analysis and automation
- Real-time relevance through dynamic response capabilities
Unlike traditional narrative-based approaches, the Orthogramic Metamodel is designed to be actionable—every domain has a consistent schema that can be validated, queried, and integrated into enterprise systems.
Each domain maps to data governance concepts. For example:
- Information → Data Assets in your catalog
- Performance → Data Quality Metrics
- Organization → Data Domains and Ownership
- Policy → Governance Rules
See the OpenMetadata Integration Guide for detailed mappings.
What's Next?
- New to business architecture? → Start here
- Coming from BIZBOK? → Transition guide
- Ready to explore domains? → Organization is a good starting point