Organization Architect vs. Project Architect Comparison

Project Architect

1. Thou shalt never forget that your day is 80% communication and 20% technology
2. Thou shalt strive to create a learning culture
3. Thou shalt never default to silver bullets or magic
4. Thou shalt strive to find and understand your limitations
5. Thou shalt always be ahead of the project and know the risks and challenges before they arrive
6. Thou shalt make consistent and balanced decisions throughout the project
7. Thou shall always revisit the architecture axiom - Clear and consistent responsibilities powers all great architectures
8. Thou shalt lead by example
9. You are an integrated part of the team and should sit and work together with the team
10. Thou shalt be hands on

Organization Architect

1. Thou shalt always revisit the architecture axiom - Clear and consistent responsibilities powers all great architectures
2. Thou shalt be kept accountable for all architectural decisions
3. Above all, do no harm
4. Thou shalt strive to build a learning organization and culture
5. Thou shalt make consistent and balanced decisions throughout the organization
6. Thou shalt never default to silver bullets or magic
7. Thou shalt support and maintain functional and business data building blocks and communicate these to projects
8. Thou shalt never micromanage project decisions