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Architecture Decisions & ADRs
All levels — SA, EA, TS3-4 hoursADR template + decision log + rationale guide

How to capture, document, and govern architecture decisions using ADRs — the lightweight mechanism that turns tribal knowledge into shared understanding.

...teams see the value. Repeat. ADRs must be part of the workflow — not outside it. Try it yourself — The integration check Where could ADRs plug into your current workflow? Process Current state ADR integration...

Half-dayIntensive
PracticalReady to use
How Architects Think
All levels — SA, EA, TS5-6 hoursSystems thinking toolkit + abstraction ladder + decision heuristics reference card

The cognitive toolkit of architecture — systems thinking, abstraction, balancing business and technical concerns, deciding under uncertainty, and trade-off thinking. Builds the mindset, not just the knowledge.

...Audience What they need to hear What they don't need Executive Outcomes, risk, investment API contracts, integration patterns Engineering lead Boundaries, patterns, timeline Vision slides, business cases Developer...

1 DayIntensive
MindsetNot just methods
Capability Mapping & Business Outcomes
All levels — SA, EA, TS4-5 hoursBusiness capability map template + capability-to-outcome linkage model

How to build business capability maps, connect them to technology, and link capabilities to strategic outcomes — the bridge between business strategy and technical architecture.

...capabilities to your strategic priorities, heat map creation — investment-ready visualisation for leadership, integration planning — embedding the map in architecture review and investment governance, and business...

1.5 daysIntensive
PracticalMap-building exercise
Stakeholder Management & Politics
Intermediate to Advanced (SA, EA, TS)5-6 hoursStakeholder map template + conflict resolution framework + executive alignment guide

How to navigate organisational dynamics, manage conflicting priorities, resolve decision deadlocks, and build executive alignment — because the best architecture recommendation fails without stakeholder alignment.

...win strategy: Unblock a stuck team — architecture helps, not hinders. 1-2 weeks. Simplify a complex integration — architecture reduces complexity. 2-4 weeks. Create a useful template — architecture provides...

1 DayIntensive
StrategicSA · EA · TS
Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy Workshop
CTO, CIO, Enterprise ArchitectsEnterprise architecture governance model, technology roadmap, ADR framework

Align business strategy with enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps, establishing governance frameworks that reduce execution risk.

...architecture governance model and decision frameworks Technology roadmap with clear priorities and AI integration pathways Current-state assessment and target-state architecture vision Architecture Decision...

1-2 DaysFacilitated
Clear Roadmap90-Day Plan
Platform Engineering & DevEx Strategy Workshop
VP Engineering, Platform Leads, Engineering ManagersPlatform engineering strategy, golden path specifications, DevEx baseline

Design internal developer platforms and golden paths that accelerate delivery, improve developer experience, and create standardised pathways.

...model Developer experience (DevEx) metrics and improvement plan Observability-driven development (ODD) integration Platform vs product strategy alignment exercises Self-service API and UX specifications Technical...

2 DaysStrategic Design
DevEx ImprovementTeam Velocity
Delivery Enablement & Quality Workshop
Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, QA Leads, DevOps EngineersSDLC playbook, CI/CD guardrail templates, quality rubrics, DORA metrics dashboard

Create predictable, repeatable delivery with sustainable engineering practices, CI/CD guardrails, and AI-augmented workflows.

...postmortem frameworks DORA metrics baseline and improvement tracking Security & compliance by design integration Testing strategy and automation pyramid Technical debt management process These aren't theoretical...

2 DaysPractical
Quality GatesAutomation
Organizational Leadership & Distributed Decision Rights Workshop
Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, Directors, C-level Technology LeadersDecision rights matrix, distributed leadership playbook, OKR implementation

Build leadership capabilities for distributed, AI-augmented organizations with clear decision rights and effective team management.

...bottlenecks and escalations Higher team engagement and satisfaction Successful fractional leadership integration (if applicable) Workshop Structure Day 1: Morning (3 hours): Organisational design, decision...

2 DaysLeadership
Clear OwnershipAccountability
Team Topologies & Organisational Design Workshop
CTO, VP Engineering, Engineering Directors, Principal EngineersTeam topology map, interaction model, platform team charter, cognitive load assessment

Your architecture isn't just a technical choice. It's a consequence of how your teams are structured. Fix the structure, and the architecture follows.

...but your teams are organised by technical layer — frontend, backend, data — your teams are producing integration meetings, not independent deployments. That gap is what this workshop closes. Prerequisites...

1 DayIntensive
Team BlueprintClear Boundaries