Exemplifying lean-agile architecture

Business needs and opportunities require architecture to evolve. The technology-centric approach to business execution otherwise becomes a bottleneck. As a result of changing business strategies, modified strategic themes are translated into new solutions and value streams. This process is supported by EAs who provide input and set expectations on technical feasibility. Architects collaborate with solution and systems architects to meet the new business goals once the new direction is decided. The updated strategy outlines how vision, intent, and roadmaps are changed. Additionally, EAs ensure that solutions and values streams align across the portfolio. Their role is to provide long-term guidance for the development of the portfolio solutions set’s technologies and platforms. To ensure that the large shifts in technology remain aligned with business strategy, they often function as epic owners for portfolio-level enablers.

An agile architecture...