Architecture Maturity
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A 15-question assessment that evaluates your organisation's architecture maturity across five critical dimensions. Get a score, tier ranking, and personalised recommendations — all in under 5 minutes.

15 Questions 5 Dimensions 5 Maturity Tiers ~5 Minutes

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Strategy & Governance0 of 15 answered

Strategy & Governance

Architecture strategy, governance processes, and business alignment

Question 1 of 15

How clearly defined is your architecture strategy?

InitialNo documented architecture strategy; decisions are made reactively and ad hoc.1DevelopingSome architecture principles exist but are inconsistently applied across teams.2DefinedArchitecture strategy is documented with clear principles that guide most decisions.3ManagedStrategy is actively governed; architecture decisions are reviewed and tracked.4OptimisedStrategy is continuously improved, data-driven, and embedded in all delivery.5

Question 2 of 15

How mature is your architecture governance process?

InitialNo formal governance; architecture decisions are made by individual teams independently.1DevelopingAd hoc architecture reviews occur but without a consistent process or authority.2DefinedGovernance forums exist with defined review gates and escalation paths.3ManagedGovernance is measured and enforced; decisions are recorded and auditable.4OptimisedGovernance is lean, automated, and continuously adapted based on delivery feedback.5

Question 3 of 15

How well does your architecture align with business objectives?

InitialArchitecture is disconnected from business goals; technical decisions lack business context.1DevelopingSome alignment exists in major projects but is inconsistent across the organisation.2DefinedBusiness and IT collaborate on roadmaps; architecture is generally aligned with strategy.3ManagedArchitecture outcomes are measured against business KPIs and reviewed regularly.4OptimisedArchitecture drives business innovation; strategic decisions are enabled by architecture insights.5

Data Architecture

Data management, analytics capabilities, and data quality practices

Question 4 of 15

How mature is your data management and data governance?

InitialNo data governance; data is managed in silos with inconsistent naming and standards.1DevelopingBasic data catalogue exists but ownership and stewardship are not clearly assigned.2DefinedData governance framework with defined owners, stewards, and quality standards.3ManagedData quality is monitored; governance processes are measured and regularly audited.4OptimisedData is treated as a strategic asset; governance is automated with continuous quality improvement.5

Question 5 of 15

How well is your data architecture supporting analytics and reporting?

InitialReports are built directly from operational databases; no data warehouse or analytics platform.1DevelopingA data warehouse exists but is limited in scope; reports require significant manual effort.2DefinedModern data platform (e.g. medallion architecture) with structured ETL and self-service BI.3ManagedReal-time data pipelines, governed data products, and analytics embedded in operations.4OptimisedData-driven organisation with advanced analytics, ML, and seamless data democratisation.5

Question 6 of 15

How established is your approach to data integration and data quality?

InitialPoint-to-point integrations with no data quality checks; data issues are found reactively.1DevelopingSome integration standards exist; data quality is addressed manually on a per-project basis.2DefinedStandard integration patterns with basic data quality validation at entry points.3ManagedAutomated data quality monitoring; integration patterns are governed and versioned.4OptimisedData quality is proactive with automated correction; integrations are fully observable and self-healing.5

Integration Architecture

Integration patterns, API management, and event-driven capabilities

Question 7 of 15

How mature are your integration patterns and approach?

InitialMostly point-to-point integrations; no standard integration platform or patterns.1DevelopingSome ESB or integration tooling exists but with inconsistent use across projects.2DefinedStandard integration patterns (sync, async, event-driven) are documented and used.3ManagedIntegration platform with monitoring, error handling, and performance management in place.4OptimisedIntegration-as-a-platform; self-service, observable, and continuously evolving with business needs.5

Question 8 of 15

How well do you manage APIs and service interfaces?

InitialAPIs are ad hoc; no API gateway, documentation, or versioning standards exist.1DevelopingSome APIs are documented but there is no central registry or governance.2DefinedAPI standards and versioning are defined; an API gateway manages routing and security.3ManagedAPI-first approach with developer portal, lifecycle management, and usage analytics.4OptimisedAPIs are treated as products; fully governed, monetised or shared via an internal marketplace.5

Question 9 of 15

How effective is your event-driven architecture capability?

InitialNo event-driven patterns; all integration is synchronous request-response.1DevelopingSome use of messaging or queues but limited in scope and not standardised.2DefinedEvent-driven patterns are defined; a message broker (e.g. Kafka) is in use.3ManagedEvent-driven architecture is governed with schema registry, event catalogues, and monitoring.4OptimisedEvent mesh or streaming platform enables real-time, reactive systems across the enterprise.5

Technology Architecture

Technology stack modernisation, cloud strategy, and technical debt management

Question 10 of 15

How well is your technology stack modernised and standardised?

InitialLargely legacy technologies with no standardisation; technology choices are made per project.1DevelopingSome standard platforms exist but significant fragmentation and duplication remain.2DefinedApproved technology catalogue exists; new projects follow standard platform choices.3ManagedPlatform lifecycle is managed; technology refresh cycles are planned and funded.4OptimisedContinuous modernisation culture; platforms are regularly evaluated and upgraded proactively.5

Question 11 of 15

How mature is your cloud adoption and infrastructure strategy?

InitialOn-premise only; no cloud adoption or cloud strategy.1DevelopingSome workloads in the cloud but largely lift-and-shift with minimal cloud-native adoption.2DefinedCloud strategy and architecture defined; Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD are in practice.3ManagedMulti-cloud or hybrid strategy governed; cloud costs, security, and performance are actively managed.4OptimisedCloud-native by default; serverless, containers, and auto-scaling are standard across the organisation.5

Question 12 of 15

How effectively do you manage technical debt and legacy systems?

InitialTechnical debt is not tracked; legacy systems are left in place until they fail.1DevelopingTechnical debt is recognised but addressed reactively on a project-by-project basis.2DefinedTechnical debt register exists; legacy modernisation roadmap is documented and funded.3ManagedDebt is quantified and tracked; deprecation schedules are enforced with business buy-in.4OptimisedContinuous refactoring culture; technical debt is proactively managed within sprint cycles.5

Skills & Processes

Architecture capability, documentation, and delivery lifecycle integration

Question 13 of 15

How well are architecture skills distributed across your organisation?

InitialNo dedicated architects; architecture work falls to developers or managers with other priorities.1DevelopingOne or two individuals handle architecture but without formal recognition or career paths.2DefinedArchitecture roles are defined; architects are embedded in key projects and teams.3ManagedArchitecture community of practice exists; skills are developed through mentoring and training.4OptimisedArchitecture capability is distributed; every team has architecture awareness and decision-making skills.5

Question 14 of 15

How mature are your architecture documentation and communication practices?

InitialArchitecture lives in peoples' heads; minimal or no documentation exists.1DevelopingSome diagrams and documents exist but are inconsistent, outdated, or hard to find.2DefinedStandard documentation templates (C4 models, ADRs) exist and are used on major projects.3ManagedDocumentation is version-controlled, reviewed, and actively maintained as part of delivery.4OptimisedArchitecture decisions are recorded as code; documentation is automatically generated and always current.5

Question 15 of 15

How well do you incorporate architecture into your delivery lifecycle?

InitialArchitecture is a separate up-front activity disconnected from ongoing delivery.1DevelopingArchitecture input happens at project start but is rarely revisited during delivery.2DefinedArchitecture gates are part of the delivery lifecycle; design reviews occur at key milestones.3ManagedArchitecture is embedded in agile ceremonies; continuous alignment happens through iteration.4OptimisedArchitecture and delivery are inseparable; teams self-organise with architecture principles as guidance.5

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