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TOGAF Gap Analysis Playbook
Guide Origin: Community | ArcKit Version: [VERSION]
/arckit:gap-analysis compares current and target architecture states, scores gaps, maps them to workstreams, and prepares the evidence base for TOGAF ADM Phase E and migration planning.
Inputs
| Artefact | Purpose |
|---|---|
Business capability map (ARC-<id>-BPCM-v1.0.md) |
Mandatory baseline for capability gaps |
Architecture principles (ARC-000-PRIN-v1.0.md) |
Compliance and principle-alignment checks |
Architecture strategy (ARC-<id>-STRAT-v1.0.md) |
Target state and investment priorities |
Application inventory (ARC-<id>-APP-v1.0.md) |
Current application coverage |
Application rationalisation (ARC-<id>-APPR-v1.0.md) |
Target portfolio decisions |
| Existing assessments or migration plans | Evidence for baseline and target states |
Command
/arckit:gap-analysis <project ID or gap-analysis scope>
Output: projects/<id>/ARC-<id>-GAPA-v1.0.md
Deliverable Snapshot
| Section | Contents |
|---|---|
| Capability Gap Matrix | Current state, target state, gap, severity |
| Gap Heatmap | Priority view by impact and urgency |
| Workstream Mapping | Gaps grouped into delivery workstreams |
| Gap-to-Risk Mapping | Relationship between gaps and project or enterprise risks |
| Assumptions and Constraints | Evidence gaps and known limits |
| Traceability | Capability, principle, strategy, application, and risk links |
Severity Guidance
| Severity | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Critical | Blocks target outcomes or creates unacceptable risk |
| High | Materially weakens a priority capability or compliance position |
| Medium | Requires planned remediation but does not block delivery |
| Low | Improvement opportunity or documentation gap |
Review Checklist
- Gaps are stated as differences between current and target states.
- Severity ratings include rationale and evidence.
- Every high or critical gap has an owner or proposed workstream.
- Gap-to-risk mapping includes existing risk identifiers where available.
- Assumptions are visible rather than hidden in the analysis.
Related Commands
/arckit:transition-architecture- Turn gaps into migration waves./arckit:architecture-board- Present prioritised gaps for governance./arckit:architecture-change- Reassess gaps after approved changes.