Noodle ... what is an architect?
A colleague referred me to the http://www.ronjacobs.com/Noodle/default.htm site, which not only contains excellent material, but conveys the world of an architect in everyday terminology and brings the message home. I will definitely run the "Essentials of Architecture Analysis - Requirements and Constraints" video in the next project status meeting I am attending on Tuesday ... the clear definition of the goal, the certainty and many other fine points, will make the team smile ... I am convinced thereof.