#Workshop

What is an Infrastructure Architecture Workshop? This is an activity which is designed to elicit requirements and propose an architecture for an infrastructure-type engagement. The outputs from the workshop are: A list of requirements A High Level Design document A Low Level Design document A task backlog The outputs can then be fed to an implementation team who should be able to implement a solution that meets the requirements. [Read More]

What is a Business Strategy Engagement? The Red Hat Strategy Engagement takes business leaders out of their day to day environment to explore their future business strategy and position Red Hat as technology partner of choice. The outputs from the workshops are: Day 1 Understanding of what a Journey Map is Agreed topics to take into the Journey Mapping Workshop Output document containing: Customer Strategy Business Priority Output RTI Assessment document Day 2 [Read More]

What is Context Switching? Context Switching can be described as multi-tasking which is often seen as a good thing. Unfortunately, we are not able to generate the same amount of output/value when we multi-task. Much recent neuroscience research tells us that the brain doesn’t really do tasks simultaneously, as we thought (hoped) it might. In fact, we just switch tasks quickly. Each time we move from hearing music to writing a text or talking to someone, there is a stop/start process that goes on in the brain. [Read More]

What is the Schneider Model? The Schneider cultural model isn’t a new approach (it has its origins in the mid 90’s) but it’s relevant today. When applying technical and process changes as part of a transformation, this activity provides the means of assessing the current culture and how effective these changes may be. The Schneider Model identifies the primary, underlying culture which shapes the organisation. There are 4 main types: - Control - Cultivation - Collaboration - Competence [Read More]

What is Design Thinking? Design Thinking was originally developed as a process for creative designers but has wider business and social applications. Why use it? It is a positive, creative approach for the initial parts of solution development. It is a good way of getting fresh, new ideas into an existing organisation. Thinking outside of the box is one way of describing it. Related Practices It can be used as part of a Discovery Session or as part of a wider development project. [Read More]

What is a Workshop Preparation Call? This is an activity that is designed as a precursor to an Architectural Workshop, such as the Infrastructure Architecture Workshop. The outputs from the call are: A list of identified stakeholders and their areas of interest An agenda of workshops, with each workshop identified by subject matter and attendees Why use it? The workshop preparation call should be used to set the agenda and scope of one or more workshops. [Read More]