Creativity

Creativity is a difficult attribute to define, but remains, nonetheless, one of the most important markers of a good solution architect.

In short, the creativity of a solution architect will be expressed as the abilities to:

• Connect knowledge with need
• Spot & utilise patterns
• Avoid formula constraining the solution (even those of qualified frameworks)
• Spot & utilise opportunities (e.g., improve design, improve business, synergies, etc.)

The best architects will rarely state something cannot be done, preferring to adopt the mantra “when there’s a will, there’s a way”.

For problems that appear to be without solution, this is usually the product of perception, where adjustment of viewpoint or some conditions will often reveal a solution.