Architecture’s role in an agile firm

The focus of the training course is the role of architecture in an agile organisation. The principles around the agile manifesto say that the best architectures, requirements, and designs come from self-organising teams. How does one deal with the principle of decentralisation of decision-making powers and the roles of enterprise architecture?

What is the mission of solution/system architecture in an agile organisation?

Who are the intended participants?

Enterprise architects
System architects
Designers
CIOs
Project managers

Programme

Basic overview of agile implementation approaches – Spotify, LeSS, SAFe
SCRUM and the link to the enterprise layer, the role of technical architecture
Explanation of architectural roles in an enterprise organisation, responsibilities, and interaction with other roles
Enterprise and system architecture planning
Architecture objectives
- Managing enterprise architecture in an agile world
- Role of architecture in defining strategic themes, MVP
- Architectural runaway
- Support in customer value generation
- DEVOPS/continuous delivery
- Architecture in portfolio management/value streams

How will you benefit from the course?

You will:

understand the role of architecture in an agile organisation and how to influence the architectural direction of an enterprise's operations
get to know the most common architecture mistakes in agile organisations
gain skills and learn the principles of agile thinking in an enterprise environment
streamline the way teams work together.