# Catalyst Delivery and Operating Model

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Use Catalyst's playbook paths and integrated blueprint to connect business outcomes with platform adoption, delivery and a sustainable operating model.

- Certification: Salesforce MuleSoft Platform Architect
- Exam section: Establishing organizational and platform foundations
- Study guide: https://www.certifyforce.com/study-guide/mulesoft-platform-architect

**Official exam objective:**

> Describe the high-level structure and benefits of MuleSoft Catalyst.

## What the exam expects

- Explain how Catalyst connects business outcomes, organizational enablement and technology delivery.
- Identify the responsibilities addressed by its playbook paths.
- Select a useful subset of guidance for the organization's present needs.
- Distinguish the methodology, its integrated blueprint and the platform itself.

**Catalyst** is MuleSoft's delivery methodology; a **path** organizes a workstream; a **playbook** describes recommended activities and steps; the **blueprint** brings the paths together; an **outcome** is the business result the organization seeks ([Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology)).

## Key facts

| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Organizing pillars | Outcomes, organizational enablement and technology delivery connect. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |
| Paths | Six complementary playbook paths organize the guidance. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |
| Outcomes path | Align desired results with stakeholders and KPIs. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |
| Blueprint | Track achievement of business outcomes as adoption matures. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |
| Scope | A suitable subset of playbooks can be used. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |
| Engagement size | Initial integrations and larger transformations are both supported. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |
| Playbook contents | Recommended activities and steps develop each path. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |
| Ecosystem | MuleSoft teams and experienced partners contribute. | [Catalyst methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology) |

## Check yourself

- Why is a path title insufficient as an execution plan?
- When a playbook follows its common approach beyond the foundation, what stage precedes impact measurement?
- Why can a Catalyst engagement involve parties beyond the customer project team?

## Sources

- [Explore MuleSoft Catalyst Delivery Methodology](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/mulesoft-catalyst-playbooks/learn-about-the-mulesoft-catalyst-delivery-methodology)

## About the full unit

The "Core concepts", "Exam traps" and "Worked scenario" sections of this unit, its 7 linked practice questions, and unlimited timed mock exams are included with the MuleSoft Platform Architect pack (USD $19): https://www.certifyforce.com/practice-exams