Principles

languagefirstmanifesto

Our business language first is based upon a set of principles. These are currently under discussion.

  1. Adopt End-to-End Business Vocabulary
    IT should aim to develop technology solutions that use business vocabulary consistently across the entire organization, ensuring that everyone speaks the same language.

  2. Achieve Disambiguation Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
    Ambiguity can lead to misunderstandings, so IT should aim to eliminate ambiguity in all aspects of technology solutions, from requirements gathering to implementation.

  3. Consider Enterprise Scope and Scalability
    Technology solutions should be designed to work across the entire enterprise and should be scalable to accommodate growth.

  4. Support Tribalism and Standardization Concurrently
    While standardization is necessary for consistency, organizations should also recognize the unique needs of each business unit and support them accordingly.

  5. Be Domain and Technology Agnostic
    Technology solutions should be designed to work with any domain and technology, allowing for flexibility and adaptability as the business evolves.

  6. Prioritize Glossary Before Catalogue
    Before designing technology solutions, IT should develop a comprehensive business glossary to ensure consistency and clarity in the language used across the organization.

  7. Maximize Pragmatic Competence
    Technology solutions should be designed to be practical and effective, with a focus on delivering business value and meeting end-user needs.

  8. Prioritize Human Before Machine
    Technology solutions should be designed with the end-users in mind, ensuring that they are intuitive, easy to use, and add value to the business.

  9. Treat All Natural Languages Co-Equal
    Language diversity should be recognized and respected, and technology solutions should be designed to accommodate different languages and cultural norms.

  10. Embrace A New Knowledge Commons
    Technology solutions should be designed to support a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation, with a focus on creating a new knowledge commons for the entire organization.