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iSAQB Software Architecture Gathering 2024

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  • Session (45min)
  • Beginner
  • 13 Nov 2024
  • 10:00-10:45
  • Room Grenander 3

Architecture in ACTion: Impactful Mind Skills for Tech Leaders

by Cosima Laube

Architecture work can be tough: understanding tech stacks, using new tools, facilitating decision making, working with plenty of stakeholders & even some organisational development. Herding cats is easier, isn’t it?

In other words, architects often need to *simultaneously*:
– show up fully as a tech leader and influence people
– have the headspace to dive into new tech
– create valuable impact together with colleagues

All of that, even when things get rough. And, yes, things *will* get rough from time to time: hard decisions, hidden or open conflicts, high workloads – just to name a few “usual suspects”.

With Architecture in ACTion, I introduce you to decades of practical science on the Human Mind. We’ll dig into concepts such as Psychological Flexibility and ACT that are still rarely used in biz but have a huge impact – for your work and beyond!

Because deep tech expertise, complexity navigation *and* solid people skills is just a lot to juggle.

You will leave my Architecture in ACTion session with:
– practical, low-tech tools for more effective operational work as an architect
– a reflection canvas for laser-focussed strategic work as a tech leader
– digestible science bits on the Human Mind and behaviour
– and (hopefully!) a desire to learn more about your “thinking machine”

But beware: don’t join this session if you expect plain old “soft skills” training or you’re looking for a magic wand to make “all the people problems go away”.