Good Architect

Good architects ...

• make things simple.
• are outstanding communicators.
• are honest about what they know, humble about what they can do.
• are FearlessLeaders
• can be recognised by asking them this question:

Can you change your architecture? If they are defensive about their models, spend a lot of time explaing how smart they are, and how their models are correct - they are a BadArchitect. A GoodArchitect smiles, and asks how would can we improve this?

• don't get attached to their models.
• know that architecture is about technology and people not just the system but the environment.
• have not just knowledge but actual experience building systems. A lot of experience.
• are generalists rather than specialists
• imagine
• embrace change
• are agnostic about technology
• are risk entrepreneurs