Solution architects should have the ability to see the big picture and think ahead. A solution architect creates a foundation upon which the team puts building blocks and launches the product. Thinking big is one of the critical skills that solution architects should possess to think about the long-term sustainability of an application. Thinking big doesn't mean you need to take a very unrealistic goal. Your goal should be high enough to challenge you and bring you out of your comfort zone. Thinking big is critical for success at both a personal and an organizational level.

You should never doubt your capability while thinking big. Initially, it may seem challenging to achieve, but as you start working toward the goal, you will find the way. Believe in yourself and you will notice that others start supporting and believing in you. Thinking big helps to inspire people around you to become a part of your success. Set up long-term goals, such as Where do you want to see yourself and your organization in the next decade? Take one step at a time to gear a short-term goal to a long-term goal.

Once you set up the stretching goal by thinking big, it will help you to take large initiatives and explore new challenges. However, to deliver the result, you need support from your peers and team, who can provide you with the right feedback and extend help as needed. Become a person whom people want to help; and, of course, this is a two-way door. To get help, you need to be open to helping others. Adaptability is another critical skill for solution architects to work with others. Let's learn more about it.