Explore the evolving roles of architects in business process management, highlighting the shift from traditional frameworks to strategic and transformation roles in today’s complex landscape.
2022-01-15 01:46:26
A new blog post of What’s Your Baseline was published on Jan 15, 2022:
Overview:
The post discusses the evolving role of architects in business process management as their responsibilities shift due to increasing complexity in architecture and technology. It highlights various architect archetypes and their contributions within an organization.
Core content:
- The definition and roles of architects in the discipline of architecture lack consensus, leading to varying interpretations among practitioners.
- Today’s architects require new skills and perspectives, particularly in areas such as cloud solutions and co-opetition.
- Four architect archetypes—Methodology Owner, Domain Expert, Strategic Advisor, and Transformation Agent—reflect different levels of contribution and specialization.
- Architecture programs necessitate defined roles at various organizational levels, including Solution, Solution Portfolio, and Enterprise Architect.
Learnings:
- Readers will understand how the role of architects is transforming and why traditional roles may no longer be effective.
- Insights into the four archetypes of architects will provide clarity on the diverse functions they perform in organizations.
- The importance of aligning architectural roles with organizational needs and strategies will be emphasized.
- Practical recommendations will be offered for embedding architect roles within organizational structures effectively.
The original content was published in English.