Decision-Making and Architecture Authority Model Template
Clarifying who can decide what, and at what level, preventing bottlenecks and decision chaos
The Decision-Making and Architecture Authority Model template provides a structured approach to clarifying who can decide what, and at what level, preventing bottlenecks and decision chaos.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Authority Model Overview
Describe the decision-making model: the authority levels, the decision domains, and the governance process that...
Decision Authority Diagram
Diagram section
Decision Authority RACI
Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each category of architecture decision: technology...
Decision-Making Principles
State the principles: decisions are made at the lowest competent level, decisions that affect multiple teams require...
Decision Governance Checklist
Define the governance process: how decisions are requested, the review process, the approval criteria, and how...
Decision Record Requirements
Document the requirements for recording architecture decisions: what must be documented, the template to use, where...
Decision Authority Risks
Document risks: decision bottlenecks at the enterprise level, inconsistent decisions at the team level, decisions made...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Authority Model Overview | Rich Text | Describe the decision-making model: the authority levels, the decision domains,... |
| Decision Authority Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Decision Authority RACI | RACI Matrix | Map who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for each category... |
| Decision-Making Principles | Principle | State the principles: decisions are made at the lowest competent level,... |
| Decision Governance Checklist | Governance Checklist | Define the governance process: how decisions are requested, the review process,... |
| Decision Record Requirements | Operational Note | Document the requirements for recording architecture decisions: what must be... |
| Decision Authority Risks | Risk | Document risks: decision bottlenecks at the enterprise level, inconsistent... |
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