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Architecture Governance
how
Architecture Governance
fits within the
ADM cycle
TOGAF standard definition
The
practice and orientation
by which
enterprise architectures and other architectures
are
managed and controlled at an enterprise-wide level
It is concerned with
change processes (
design governance
)
operation of product systems (
operational governance
)
Architecture Governance and the ADM
In the
Preliminary Phase
, decisions are made
decisions are made on how to
govern the Architecture Framework
how to
integrate
it with the existing governance
and support models for the organization
the
type of governance repository
characteristics required
In Phase F
the
Implementation Governance Model
produced ensures that a project transitioning into implementation smoothly transitions into Phase G
Phase G
, includes production of the Architecture Contract
to ensure compliance and drive change
Risk monitoring should also occur in
this phase.
Phase H
, manages
the governance process
scheduling and holding meetings of the Architecture Board
how to handle requests for change
to the architecture
framework for the architecture
key success factors
for putting Architecture Governance into practice
Establishment and operation of
best practices
for
submission
adoption
re-use reporting
retirement of architecture policies
procedures
roles
skills
organizational
structures and support services
Establishment of correct organizational
responsibilities and structures
to support Architecture Governance processes and reporting requirements
Integration of tools and processes
to facilitate take-up of processes
(both procedural and cultural)
Management of criteria for
compliance assessments
Service Level Agreements(SLAs)
dispensations,
Operational Level Agreements (OLAs)
Architecture Governance processes
Meeting
internal and external
requirements
for
availability
compliance
integrity
reliability of
Architecture Governance-related information,
services and processes
confidentiality
efficiency
effectiveness
factors that should be considered when
setting up an Architecture Board
size of the board, 4 or 5 - upper limit 10
A technique to manage
the size of the board is to rotate the membership
One technique for ensuring rotation with continuity is to have set terms for the members, and to have the terms expire at different times.
the structure of the board
to gain broad corporate
support, a sponsoring body can have more influence
Th is sponsoring body
is called an Architecture Board
The TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework provides a generic organizational framework that positions the Architecture Board in the context of the broader governance structures of the enterprise
identification of the executive sponsor
board relationship to other
organizational groups and responsibilities
how to
operate an Architecture Board
TOGAF standard provides guidance
This focuses primarily on how to prepare and
conduct meetings
Architecture Board meetings
should be conducted with
clearly identified agendas with explicit objectives
content coverage
defined actions
These meetings will provide key direction
Providing a mechanism for
formal acceptance through consensus and authorized publication
Providing a fundamental
control mechanism
for ensuring the
effective implementation
of the architectures
Supporting the production of quality
governance material
and
activities
Establishing and maintaining the
link
between the
implementation
of the architectures and the stated
strategy and objectives
of the organization (business and IT)
Identifying divergence
from the
contract and planning
activities to realign with the contract through
dispensations or policy updates
Agenda
Architecture Strategy and Direction Documentation
Actions Assigned
Dispute Resolution
Contract Documentation Management
Compliance Assessments
Any Other Business (AOB)
Dispensations
Schedule of Meetings
Requests for Change
Minutes of Previous Meeting