What is the role of the Architecture Board in TOGAF?

The Architecture Board plays a critical role in ensuring that architectural practices within an organization are aligned with established governance and compliance standards. One of its primary responsibilities is to oversee adherence to architecture frameworks, standards, and policies, which is essential for maintaining the integrity and quality of architectural outputs.

By overseeing architecture compliance, the Architecture Board helps to ensure that all projects align with the strategic objectives and guidelines set forth by the organization. This oversight is not only about ensuring compliance with regulations or standards but also about fostering best practices in architectural development, assessing risks associated with architectural decisions, and guiding projects to align their architecture with the overall enterprise architecture.

While creating new architecture guidelines, approving architectural documents, and conducting training sessions for architects are important activities, they fall more accurately under the broader functions and responsibilities that the Architecture Board supports rather than its core role. The primary focus on governance and compliance responsibilities helps maintain a robust framework for architectural oversight, which ultimately aids in delivering effective and aligned architectures across the organization.