Lean System ArchitectingSystem architecture management in a lean development environment

(or ”Replacing architects with architects”)Staffan Persson

What is architecture?

“The software architecture […] is the structure or structures of the system […]”

Bass, Clements, Kazman; Addison-Wesley 2003

“Architecture is […] an opportunity to provide leadership.”

Bill Venners 2006

Bjarke Ingels

Lean is Self-help

“Doing What Works

Doing What Matters” Dr Phil

Lean is a people-oriented way of thinking that utilizes an organizations full potential by making individuals and teams help themselves maximize customer value.

In Lean the purpose of architecture is to empower

To empower means providing people with:Purpose ”Knows what to do”Ability ”Is able to do it”A supportive culture ”Is encouraged to do it”

Architects in Lean Development

In short, architects empower all development teams through:

An architectural vision An architecture where as

many as possible has a customer-oriented mission

Facilitating cross-functional collaboration and design

Conclusion

Architecture is a vital part of a Lean Product Development practice