Got multiple models on the go built by different departments? Thinking about establishing a CoE? Some of the first baby steps towards establishing your CoE can be daunting. Where do you start?
In the past, I have spent a fair bit of time embedded within a client's CoE and have navigated existing models across various implementations. I've honed my approach to tidying up and simplifying existing models and put into this one-pager summary to help any architect perform an important first step of a CoE's journey: a spring clean of the models. Now I can't work on an existing model without performing this exercise!
Following this method will:
- Drive consistency across models
- Make future design and development activities significantly easier
- Improve model space efficiency by cutting out all redundancies
- Make your models much easier to understand
- Ensure no user functionality is impacted
Note: this is a pretty major model surgery, so ensure that all model owners approve this exercise before proceeding.
Review the guide by downloading the attachment in this post. And drop me a note if any questions or feedback, I'd love to hear how it's being used!
