What does Phase H of TOGAF include about compliance assessments?

Phase H of TOGAF, which is focused on the Architecture Change Management, includes the assessment of compliance concerning the architecture's ongoing alignment with business goals and the effectiveness of its governance. Within this context, a further value-based compliance assessment is crucial because it evaluates how well the architecture is performing in relation to business value, ensuring that the architecture continues to deliver expected benefits.

This type of assessment goes beyond mere compliance checking; it looks at whether the architecture adaptations provide the company with the necessary value and are instrumental in achieving strategic objectives. This is pivotal for ensuring that changes to the architecture continue to meet both regulatory requirements and organizational goals over time, facilitating informed decision-making about future investments and changes.

The other aspects, such as summarizing lessons learned, conducting a financial cost-benefit analysis, or summarizing best practices, while beneficial in their own right, do not specifically pertain to compliance assessments within the scope of Phase H. They might be part of the broader architecture governance or project evaluation but do not focus specifically on the value-based consideration of compliance in the same way.