Phase H - Architecture Change Management

TOGAF Phase H - Architecture Change Management focuses on managing changes to the architecture. This phase is crucial for ensuring that the architecture remains relevant and continues to meet the needs of the organization over time.

Key Objectives:

• Monitor the architecture landscape to detect changes in business strategy, technology, and organizational structure.
• Facilitate the management of changes to the architecture throughout its lifecycle.
• Ensure that the architecture governance processes are followed properly to maintain alignment with business goals.

Main Activities:

• Establish a monitoring mechanism for ongoing architecture compliance and performance.
• Identify and assess the impact of changes on existing architectures.
• Update architecture artifacts based on agreed-upon changes.
• Communicate changes to all stakeholders to ensure awareness and understanding.
• Maintain an up-to-date architecture repository that reflects current practices and documents.

Techniques:

• Change Management Frameworks
• Impact Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
• Governance Practices

Outputs:

• Change requests and assessments
• Updated architecture views and models
• Recommendations for future architecture adjustments
• Revised architecture governance policies