Posted by Abhishek on January 04, 2020
Architects usually play special LEADERSHIP role in a project. Ideally, a competent architect is
The Skills Needed for a Software Architect is broadly classified into 3 areas:
| Specific Duty | Examples of Duties |
| Outward Communication [architect communicating to others] | – Ability to make Oral and Written Communications and Presentations – Ability to Present and Explain technical information to diverse audiences – Ability to transfer knowledge – Ability to persuade – Ability to see from and sell to multiple viewpoints |
| Inward Communication [others communicating with architect] | – Listen – Interview – Consult – Negotiate – Understand – Express Complex Topics |
| Specific Duty | Examples of Duties |
| Within the Team | – Being a Team Player – Work effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers – Maintain constructive working relationships – Work in a diverse team environment – Inspire creative collaboration – Build consensus |
| With Other People | – Demonstrate Interpersonal skills – Being Diplomatic and Respecting Others – Mentor Others – Handle and Resolve Conflict |
| Specific Duty | Examples of Duties |
| Leadership | – Making Decisions – Take Initiatives and Being Innovative – Demonstrate Independent Judgement – Being Influential – Command Respect |
| Workload Management | – Work well under pressure – Plan – Manage Time – Estimate – Support Wide Range of Issues and Work on Multiple Complex Projects concurrently – Effectively Prioritize and Execute Tasks in a High-Pressure Environment |
| Skills to Excel in Corporate Environment | – Think Strategically – Work under general supervision and under given constraints – Organize Workflow – Sense where the power is and how it flows in an organization – Do what it takes to get the job done – Be Entrepreneurial – Be Assertive without being aggressive – Receive Constructive Criticism |
| Skills for Handling Information | – Be Detail Oriented while maintaining overall vision and focus – See the Big Picture Deal with Abstraction |
| Skills for Handling the Unexpected | – Tolerate Ambiguity – Take and Manage risks – Solve Problems – Be Adaptable – Be Flexible – Be Open-Minded – Be Resilient – Do the Juggling that is necessary to deploy software projects successfully |