💥 Myth #7: Frameworks like TOGAF are too heavy, so we don’t need a method

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Big frameworks like TOGAF can feel overwhelming.
All those phases, deliverables, and reference models… it’s no wonder many teams say:
“Better to skip a method entirely.”

But here’s the catch:
No method at all is just structured chaos.

Myth 7: “Frameworks like TOGAF are too heavy, so we don’t need a method.”

This is a dangerous shortcut.

Yes, TOGAF can be heavy if applied blindly.
But skipping structure entirely leaves projects with:

Confused roles
Repeated mistakes
Missed decisions
Slipped deadlines

I’ve seen it first-hand:
👉 A team tried to redesign an API platform without any method.
Decisions kept bouncing around.
Work stalled.
Delivery slipped by months.

The QTAM Difference

The Quick Technical Architecture Method (QTAM) keeps the essentials — and cuts the overhead.

Six lightweight actions anyone can follow
A method that scales to project size
Clear deliverables without bureaucracy

In one case, an API platform redesign moved from concept to pilot in weeks, not months — thanks to QTAM’s clarity and speed.

Why It Matters

Projects don’t need a sledgehammer.
But they do need a hammer.
Without a method, you’re just guessing — and paying the price in time, money, and trust.