2 DEFINE Define Architecture Principles & Guidelines The architectural & design principles will be co-created with the customer team to ensure alignment and agreement. Principles should be documented and shared with all project stakeholders to ensure visibility and agreement. How To Perform Performing architectural and design principles involves several key steps to ensure effective implementation and adherence throughout the project including: Define Principles: Identify and articulate core architectural and design principles that align with the project's goals, requirements, and constraints. These principles should guide decision-making and shape the overall architecture and design. Document Principles: Document the principles clearly and concisely, ensuring they are accessible to all stakeholders involved in the project. This documentation should outline the rationale behind each principle and provide examples of how they apply in practice. Educate Stakeholders: Communicate the principles to relevant stakeholders, including architects, designers, developers, and project managers. Ensure they understand the importance of adhering to these principles and how they contribute to the project's success. Apply Principles: Integrate the principles into the architectural and design processes from the outset. Use them as criteria for evaluating design options, making trade-offs, and resolving technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle. Review and Refine: Regularly review the principles to ensure they remain relevant and effective as the project evolves. Solicit feedback from stakeholders and update the principles as needed to reflect changing requirements or emerging best practices. Enforce Compliance: Establish mechanisms to monitor and enforce adherence to the principles. Conduct reviews and audits to assess compliance and address any deviations promptly. Iterate and Improve: Continuously improve the architectural and design principles based on lessons learned from project implementations. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation to optimize outcomes.