TP1917
Management Skills for Architects Training
The role of the architect involves more than technical expertise. The soft skills workshop is designed to ensure that learners are aware of the challenges and the many demands that are placed upon the architect from an organizational perspective. Attention is given to leadership, project management, communication, and navigating the troublesome political waters that architects find themselves in.
Course Details
Duration
2 days
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge is presumed, although previous training in architectural thinking is preferred.
Target Audience
This course is applicable for Architects, Team Leaders, Managers of Architects, and individuals training to become architects.
Skills Gained
- How to think like an architect
- Explore the importance of realizing an architectural vision
- What skills, aptitudes, and capabilities are important for successful architects
- Understand the importance of communication skills
- Explore the political challenges and obstacles that architects must handle
- Examine the organization boundaries that architects must navigate
- Identify the critical success factors for architects
Course Outline
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Introduction to the Role of the Architect
- What makes an architect successful
- The process of creating an architecture
- A day in the life of an architect
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Consulting
- Architect as consultant
- Interviewing the Stakeholders of an architecture
- Analyzing and synthesizing the input received
- The art of facilitation and leading team processes
- Leading Architecture Reviews
- Handling criticism constructively
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Leadership
- Architect as a leader
- Stories and leadership
- How to develop and effectively sell an Architectural Vision
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Business Strategist
- Architect as a strategist
- Business Context Maps
- Technology Roadmaps
- Scenario Analysis
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Organizational Politician
- Architect as an organizational politician
- Effectively managing organizational networks and influence
- Communicating the architecture
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Technical
- Architect as the technical lead
- Views, modeling and visualization
- Innovation
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Soft Skills Project
- Project assignments
- Project work
- Preparation
- Presentation and Discussion
