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Architecture Governance

Governance is a decision-making process with a defined structure of relationships to direct and control the enterprise to achieve stated goals.

Architecture Governance typically operates within a hierarchy of governance structures which can include all of the following as distinct domains with their own disciplines and processes:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Technology Governance
  • IT Governance
  • Architecture Governance

Benefits of Architecture Governance

  • Discipline – All involved parties will have a commitment to adhere to procedures, processes, and authority structures established by the organization
  • Transparency – All actions implemented and their decision support will be available for inspection by authorized organization and provider parties
  • Independence – All processes, decision-making, and mechanisms used will be established so as to minimize or avoid potential conflicts of interest
  • Accountability – Identifiable groups within the organization – e.g., governance boards who take actions or make decisions – are authorized and accountable for their actions
  • Responsibility – Each contracted party is required to act responsibly to the organization and its stakeholders
  • Fairness – All decisions taken, processes used, and their implementation will not be allowed to create unfair advantage to any one particular party