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Technical standards governance

Establish and maintain technical standards across the organization

Create governance frameworks for technical standards that { ensure }consistency, quality, and innovation across all engineering efforts.

95 minutes
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Overview

Create governance frameworks for technical standards that { ensure }consistency, quality, and innovation across all engineering efforts.

Learning objectives

  • Define technical standards
  • Create governance processes
  • Implement review mechanisms
  • Drive adoption

Instructions

Establish standards governance:

1. Assess current standards 2. Define new standards 3. Create review processes 4. Build adoption plans 5. Monitor compliance

Steps

1

Standards assessment

25 minutes

Review existing standards

2

Standards definition

30 minutes

Create technical standards

3

Governance design

20 minutes

Build review processes

4

Adoption planning

15 minutes

Create rollout strategy

5

Compliance monitoring

5 minutes

Track adherence

Pro tips

  • Balance consistency and innovation
  • Involve stakeholders
  • Make standards discoverable
  • Regular updates

Example outcome

Technical standards framework with 95% compliance, reduced technical debt, and improved system interoperability.

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