Zachman Framework Alignment Guide

Positioning LocalM™ AiD principles within the Zachman Framework classification schema.

Overview

The Zachman Framework is an enterprise architecture classification schema organized as a 6×6 matrix. Each cell represents the intersection of a perspective (rows) and an interrogative (columns). LocalM™ AiD principles map to specific cells where AI governance artifacts should be classified.

flowchart LR
    subgraph zachman["Zachman Framework"]
        what["What<br/>(Data)"]
        how["How<br/>(Function)"]
        where["Where<br/>(Network)"]
        who["Who<br/>(People)"]
        when["When<br/>(Time)"]
        why["Why<br/>(Motivation)"]
    end

    subgraph localm["LocalM™ AiD Mapping"]
        data["GSC: Data<br/>Classification"]
        func["DC: Development<br/>Patterns"]
        net["TSI: Tool<br/>Integration"]
        people["TTA: Training<br/>& Adoption"]
        time["DM: Deployment<br/>& Monitoring"]
        motiv["PS: Strategy<br/>& Planning"]
    end

    what --> data
    how --> func
    where --> net
    who --> people
    when --> time
    why --> motiv

    style zachman fill:#1a1a2e,stroke:#4361ee
    style localm fill:#1a1a2e,stroke:#00ff94

Zachman Interrogatives Mapping

What (Data)

Zachman Focus: Inventory sets, data entities, classifications

LocalM™ AiD Alignment:

AI Governance Artifacts:

• AI Data Classification Schema
• Context Boundary Definitions
• AI-Accessible Data Inventory

How (Function)

Zachman Focus: Process flows, function hierarchies, workflows

LocalM™ AiD Alignment:

AI Governance Artifacts:

• AI-Assisted Development Workflow Models
• AI Code Review Process Specifications
• AI Output Validation Procedures

Where (Network)

Zachman Focus: Locations, networks, distributed systems

LocalM™ AiD Alignment:

AI Governance Artifacts:

• AI Tool Deployment Architecture
• AI Integration Network Diagram
• AI Tool Location Matrix

Who (People)

Zachman Focus: Roles, responsibilities, organizations

LocalM™ AiD Alignment:

AI Governance Artifacts:

• AI Governance RACI Matrix
• AI Tool Access Role Matrix
• AI Training Responsibility Chart

When (Time)

Zachman Focus: Events, cycles, schedules, triggers

LocalM™ AiD Alignment:

AI Governance Artifacts:

• AI Tool Update Schedule
• AI Audit Calendar
• AI Monitoring Event Triggers

Why (Motivation)

Zachman Focus: Goals, strategies, drivers, constraints

LocalM™ AiD Alignment:

AI Governance Artifacts:

• AI Governance Vision Statement
• AI Adoption Business Drivers
• AI Risk Constraint Matrix

Zachman Perspectives Mapping

Scope (Planner)

Focus: Business context and scope

Business Model (Owner)

Focus: Business concepts and models

System Model (Designer)

Focus: Logical system specifications

Technology Model (Builder)

Focus: Physical technology specifications

Detailed Representations (Subcontractor)

Focus: Implementation details

Functioning Enterprise (User)

Focus: Operational instance

Implementation Matrix

LocalM™ AiD Category to Zachman Cell Mapping

Using This Mapping

Step 1: Identify Current Zachman Artifacts

Review your existing enterprise architecture artifacts and identify which cells are populated.

Step 2: Locate AI Governance Gaps

For each cell, determine whether AI governance content is adequately addressed.

Step 3: Apply LocalM™ AiD Principles

Use the mapping tables above to identify which LocalM™ AiD principles address gaps in each cell.

Step 4: Create AI Governance Artifacts

Develop the artifacts recommended for each cell at the appropriate perspective level.

Step 5: Integrate into Repository

Store AI governance artifacts in your architecture repository, properly classified by Zachman cell.

Next Steps

1. Audit your Zachman cells - Identify which cells lack AI governance content
2. Prioritize by risk - Focus first on cells where AI governance gaps create business risk
3. Map to LocalM™ AiD - Use this guide to select applicable principles
4. Create artifacts - Develop AI governance content for priority cells
5. Integrate and govern - Add to your architecture repository and governance process

Related Resources

• EA Framework Alignment Overview
• TOGAF Alignment Guide
• SAFe Alignment Guide