Winning People Over - Casting Your Vision

As of today, I have completed my fourth week at a new job. I have heard many times that you have no idea of how much you are capable of until someone tests you. It is very true. My title is business architect which is the job I have wanted for at least 15 years. This role is to help business and IT teams communicate to gain synergies to effect change; the business gets what they asked for and IT has delivered a great solution.

I have worn many hats this past week that are bigger than business architecture. I have helped my boss look good and had the opportunity in front of many groups to learn and contribute. I have participated in business case discussions, helped to articulate a contingency plan, and begun to analyze the existing processes. The most important things I've done in these four weeks are to start identifying the gaps in our current-state business architecture and to work with the various teams to prioritize which gaps need attention first.

The company is going through the yearly planning process and there are so many ideas. However, I have recognized that this is not the time to try and change the process.  Time is too short to even accomplish what is required using the old methods.  However, I am planting the seed (casting the vision) of what could be and there are many of my peers embracing the concepts. To drive change that is rooted deep in culture, it takes the water drop method or planting a seed to influence others to buy into the vision and see the different it can make for them.

Knowing where you are now, what vision can you cast and espouse to influence others regarding the vision's potential? Please respond and share with others.