Simplified Executive View Template
Presenting the same architecture at radically reduced detail for executive and board-level audiences
The Simplified Executive View template provides a structured approach to presenting the same architecture at radically reduced detail for executive and board-level audiences.
Template Sections
This template includes 6 sections.
Executive Summary
Describe the architecture in business terms: what it enables, the investment required, and the value it delivers
Executive Architecture Diagram
Diagram section
Key Messages
State the three to five key messages the executive audience should take away from this view
Strategic Risks
Document the strategic risks that require executive awareness or decision: technology debt, vendor dependencies,...
Key Investment Roadmap
Document the planned architectural investments at initiative level: purpose, timeline, cost range, and expected...
Decisions Needed
Clearly state any architectural decisions that require executive input or approval
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Summary | Rich Text | Describe the architecture in business terms: what it enables, the investment... |
| Executive Architecture Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Key Messages | Callout | State the three to five key messages the executive audience should take away... |
| Strategic Risks | Risk | Document the strategic risks that require executive awareness or decision:... |
| Key Investment Roadmap | Roadmap Item | Document the planned architectural investments at initiative level: purpose,... |
| Decisions Needed | Rich Text | Clearly state any architectural decisions that require executive input or... |
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