Why do so many EA teams struggle to gain strategic influence across the business?

Too often, EA teams get labeled as “administrative” or “governance-only.” But we know the strategic impact EA can deliver — so why is the perception still stuck? Not ideal, especially when we know the strategic impact EA can have.

According to the new SAP LeanIX EA Insights 2025 report, 92% of enterprise architects say their work is still perceived that way.

92%. That’s nearly every EA Team.

And more than half say it takes a month or more to reach a decision. That kind of delay doesn’t exactly help shift perceptions.

So what does this have to do with onboarding? Specifically, your LeanIX onboarding? Onboarding is your moment to:

• Show early wins that matter to the business

• Capture high-quality data to drive decisions

• Set up governance basics that speed things up

• Build visibility for EA as a strategic partner

It’s not just about getting started—it’s about setting the tone. The sooner EA shows value, the sooner it earns influence. And onboarding is where that starts.

We’d love to hear from you:

• What’s worked well in your onboarding so far?
• Any tips on getting early stakeholder buy-in?

What’s worked for you? Share your onboarding wins or roadblocks below — your experience could help someone else.

Happy onboarding