P31 Title: Organizational Patterns for Software Architecture Authors: David Dikel, Applied Expertise; Christy Hermansen, Eidea Labs; David Kane, Applied Expertise; Raphael Malveaux, Eidea Labs Email Addresses: ddikel@aecorp.com, christy@eidea.com, dkane@aecorp.com, raphael@eidea.com Postal Addresses: Applied Expertise; 1925 North Lynn Street; Suite 802; Arlington, VA 22209 Eidea Labs; 1911 N. Fort Myer Dr.; Arlington, VA 22209 Phone Numbers: Applied Expertise: (703) 516-0911; Eidea Labs: (703)-276-1182 (c) 1997, Applied Expertise, Inc., Eidea Labs Inc. Permission granted to copy for PLoP '97 Conference. All other rights reserved. Abstract: This pattern language describes software development in an organization in which the principles of software architecture are firmly in place. The patterns focus on organizational and management concerns and solutions, and are especially focused on the informal practices used by managers to enable their organizations to be successful with software architecture. The pattern language currently includes the completed patterns: Informal Network, Rotation, Airing the Laundry , and Risk Agent. We have sketched out at least one future pattern, Strong Architect, and we expect to present others as this pattern language develops. Subject Area: Software Architecture Keywords: Software Architecture, Reuse, Organization, Management, Risk