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Technical Debt & Rationalisation
Intermediate to Advanced (SA, EA, TS)5-6 hoursTechnical debt taxonomy + rationalisation prioritisation framework + modernisation criteria

How to understand, measure, prioritise, and reduce technical debt — the accumulated cost of shortcuts, outdated decisions, and deferred maintenance.

..."The data model doesn't support this use case" Refactor when discovered; document learning Bit rot Technology ages — support ends, versions stale "We're on Java 11; Java 17 is current" Upgrade on schedule;...

1 DayIntensive
StrategicSA · EA · TS
Solution Decomposition
Intermediate (SA, EA)4-6 hoursDecomposition canvas + domain/service/component hierarchy guide

How to break large, complex systems into smaller, independently manageable parts — so different teams can build, own, and change them without stepping on each other.

...decomposition — By domain, capability, data, team There are many ways to break a system apart. The strategy you choose determines what kind of boundaries you get. Four common strategies: By business domain...

1.5 DaysIntensive
FoundationSA · EA
Standards & Reference Architectures
Intermediate (SA, EA)4-5 hoursReference architecture library starter + standards register + architecture principles catalogue

How to create, govern, and operationalise architecture standards and reference architectures — the agreed patterns and structures that create consistency, reduce duplication, and accelerate delivery at scale.

...the novel. What standards are not: A straitjacket — teams can request exceptions for valid reasons. A technology mandate — standards include patterns and principles, not just products. A one-time decision...

1 dayIntensive
PracticalStandards exercise
AI Operating Model & Team Design
Intermediate4-5 hoursAI operating model blueprint + team role map + governance forum design

AI success is not just about tools. It depends on how teams are organised, who owns what, how standards are set, and how delivery, governance, and platform capabilities work together.

...business teams all touch the same workflow with different incentives and no shared operating model. Technology confusion is often organisation confusion wearing a technical mask. The major operating model...

1 DayStrategy
Operating ModelDesign