{"product_id":"2940184778501","title":"The Business Leader's Playbook of Software Development: Design Phase","description":"Business leaders and managers are expected to not only understand the goals of their organizations but also effectively collaborate with technical teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The Design Phase is a critical point in this process, where high-level business ideas are transformed into detailed system specifications. \u003ci\u003eDesign Phase – Business Architecture and System Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource designed to help leaders actively engage with consultants and technical staff during this pivotal stage.\u003cbr\u003eThe Design Phase is where business requirements are translated into system architecture, and it's critical that business leaders understand how their input shapes the final product. The book explains the use of enterprise and business architecture frameworks, such as the Zachman Framework, to provide clarity on how different components of a business—data, function, people, network, and motivation—are represented and modeled in system design.  The book emphasizes the role of business leaders in system architecture and details how their involvement can impact system design from defining business requirements to participating in governance and decision-making. \u003cbr\u003eThe Table of Contents of the book comprises:\u003cbr\u003eI. Glossary\u003cbr\u003eII. Introduction\u003cbr\u003eAbout this Publication\u003cbr\u003eIII. Information Technology Project Phases\u003cbr\u003eIV. Impact of AI on SDLC \u003cbr\u003e1. System Development Phases\u003cbr\u003e2. Design Phase\u003cbr\u003eA. Overview of the Design Phase\u003cbr\u003eB. About Use Cases\u003cbr\u003e2.1. Enterprise Architecture\u003cbr\u003e2.2. Business Architecture\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1. Row 1 – Contextual (Planner's View)\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1.1. Row 1 – Column 1 - Data\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1.2. Row 1 – Column 2 - Function\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1.3. Row 1 – Column 3 - Network\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1.4. Row 1 – Column 4 – People\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1.5. Row 1 – Column 5 – Time\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1.6. Row 1 – Column 6 – Motivation (Why)\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2. Row 2 – Conceptual (Owner's View)\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2.1. Row 2 – Column 1 – Data\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2.2. Row 2 – Column 2 – Function\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2.3. Row 2 – Column 3 – Network\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2.4. Row 2 – Column 4 – People\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2.5. Row 2 – Column 5 – Time\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2.6. Row 2 – Column 6 – Motivation (Why)\u003cbr\u003e2.3. System Architecture\u003cbr\u003e2.3.1. Aspects of Business Involvement in System Architecture\u003cbr\u003e1.  Defining Business Requirements\u003cbr\u003e2.  Setting Strategic Objectives\u003cbr\u003e3.  Participation in Design and Planning\u003cbr\u003e4.  Governance and Decision-Making\u003cbr\u003e5.  Change Management and User Adoption\u003cbr\u003e6.  Continuous Improvement and Feedback\u003cbr\u003e2.3.2. Zachman Framework Business Involvement in System Architecture\u003cbr\u003e1. Data Architecture (Column 1 – What)\u003cbr\u003e2. Application Architecture (Column 2 – How)\u003cbr\u003e3. Network Architecture (Column 3 – Where)\u003cbr\u003e4. User Architecture (Column 4 – Who)\u003cbr\u003e5. Process Architecture (Column 5 – When)\u003cbr\u003e6. Motivation Architecture (Column 6 – Why)\u003cbr\u003e2.3.3. Business Leaders Must Get Involved in System Architecture\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A – Use Cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, this book provides the structure, tools, and knowledge business leaders\/managers need to contribute to develop complex systems. With practical templates and frameworks for business requirements, architecture, and use cases, this book bridges the gap between business strategy and technical execution, making it a must-have resource for leaders looking to ensure that their systems are aligned with organizational goals. Whether you are leading an in-house development team or working with external consultants, this guide will help you make informed decisions and foster collaboration throughout the design phase of the SDLC.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Michael Afar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46585882280177,"sku":"2940184778501","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/2940184778501_p0.jpg?v=1771070406","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940184778501","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}