Architecture Review Process Template
Defining when and how architecture is assessed without the review process becoming a delivery blocker
The Architecture Review Process template provides a structured approach to defining when and how architecture is assessed without the review process becoming a delivery blocker.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Review Process Overview
Describe the architecture review process: the types of review (lightweight, standard, deep), the triggers for each, and...
Architecture Review Process Diagram
Diagram section
Review Criteria Checklist
Define what is assessed in each review type: alignment with principles, compliance with standards, security posture,...
Review Quality Gates
Define the quality gates for each review outcome: what must pass for approval, what conditions can be attached, and...
Review RACI
Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each review type: the reviewer, the reviewee, the...
Review Principles
State the review principles: reviews are collaborative not adversarial, review scope is proportionate to risk, and...
Review Process Risks
Document risks: reviews becoming bottlenecks, inconsistent review criteria, review outcomes that are ignored, and...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Review Process Overview | Rich Text | Describe the architecture review process: the types of review (lightweight,... |
| Architecture Review Process Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Review Criteria Checklist | Governance Checklist | Define what is assessed in each review type: alignment with principles,... |
| Review Quality Gates | Quality Gate | Define the quality gates for each review outcome: what must pass for approval,... |
| Review RACI | RACI Matrix | Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each review... |
| Review Principles | Principle | State the review principles: reviews are collaborative not adversarial, review... |
| Review Process Risks | Risk | Document risks: reviews becoming bottlenecks, inconsistent review criteria,... |
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