diff --git a/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md b/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md index 707011e..6fed91d 100644 --- a/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md +++ b/public/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/entry.md @@ -1,10 +1,8 @@ # Architecture modernization - a review -Full title: Shape Up: Stop Running in Circles and Ship Work that Matters - **Rating** -[Rating: ⍟⍟⍟◯◯](/blogs/how-am-i-doing-my-reviews) +[Rating: ?](/blogs/how-am-i-doing-my-reviews) ![Book cover](/data/blogs/architecture-modernization/architecture-modernization.jpeg) @@ -20,8 +18,12 @@ I'm uploading this review as I go along :) # Who is it for? +I'll get to that. + # What is it about? +I'll get to that, too. + --- # The Review @@ -90,3 +92,38 @@ may work with different north stars. In general a fine chapter helping to find the areas of the architecture that is in most dire need of modernization. + +## 4. Listening and mapping tours + +_Starting modernization by listening_ seems like sound advice. Techies (me, myself and I included) +have a tendency to look towards the technical aspects first. But the needs of the customers and +hence the needs of the businuess should dictate how to proceed with a modernization effort, it +at all. + +Therefore you need to listen to people, all kinds of people on all levels who may have differing views +on what are the actual needs. + +It may be a good idea to establish an architecture modernization enabling team (AMET), who +are in charge of listening and mapping. + +The chapter generally covers various aspects of who to choose, how to ask and listen, using +various techniques such as Impact Mapping, Business Model Canvas, Product Vision Board, +and Risk Storming. + +Architectural diagrams are necessary for Risk Storming. Using the C4 model is considered +a standard approach. + +When talking to people you can choose between highly controlled discussions and totally +unstrucured, ad-hoc discussions - or anything in between. Various type of questions are +considered, too, such as _Choose an emotion_, _Worst possible_, Devil's advocate\_. + +Questionnaries/surveys are an effective tool for eliciting responses from many people and +can help choose who to talk to directly. + +With interviews and surveys "done" you can start conducting workshops. One particular useful +technique in workshops is _Troika Consulting_ form _Liberating Structures_. + +Other useful methods include _The design squiqqle_ and _The double diamond_. + +Two excellent examples from real life give some insight into how you can plan actual +workshops. diff --git a/public/data/blogs/blogs.json b/public/data/blogs/blogs.json index 4054646..2617829 100644 --- a/public/data/blogs/blogs.json +++ b/public/data/blogs/blogs.json @@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ "title": "Architecture Modernization", "teaser": "Modernize if you want to live", "dir": "", - "date": "2024-10-08", + "date": "2024-10-09", "categories": ["review"] } ]