Architecture Governance Overview Template

Shows how architectural decisions are governed, including the key governance bodies, decision instruments, and artefacts they produce. It focuses on governance structure and the relationships between governing authorities, the principles and records that guide decisions, and the reference materials that codify standards. Use this diagram to communicate who has authority over architectural decisions and how governance outputs flow into reusable artefacts.

Example

The diagram below shows the template structure. Load this template in the diagram editor to customise it for your project.

Diagram Composition

This template includes the following elements as a starting point.

Getting Started