Teamwork aspects of changes

Software architecture is not only about technology, but a part of it is highly dependent on communication and human aspects.

The process of implementing changes in a system has some human elements affecting teamwork that need to be taken into consideration.

Some examples:

• Keep in mind that the work of a software architect typically lies in managing communication with multiple teams, which requires care and soft skills in both actively listening to teams and explaining or even negotiating design changes. Depending on the size of the organization, that could be challenging as different teams may have wildly different cultures.
• The pace and acceptance of technical changes in an organization are tightly related to the organization's culture (or subcultures). Changes in organizations' ways of working typically occur much more slowly, although organizations that can quickly change technologies tend to be faster in adjusting...