Guiding heuristics

Heuristics that guide our use of other heuristics (meta-heuristics, if you will).

Design heuristics

Value-based heuristics

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How do you guide people toward different architectural approaches without simply imposing your solution?

Interrupt thinking patterns while staying with the flock

How do you gain organizational support for uncertain architectural experiments?

Focus on outcomes the organization values most

How do you help people understand complex system changes when explanations and models aren't landing?

Design experiences instead of explaining more

How do you avoid creating problems for teams that deploy and test your software?

Consider downstream teams when choosing architectural patterns

How do you know when something beneath the surface is blocking a session?

Notice when you work too hard as facilitator

How do you know if something you find problematic is actually blocking the group's progress?

Check if the problem hinders you or the group

How do you introduce collaborative modeling when leadership sees it as wasted time?

Start small when leadership resists collaborative sessions

How should you handle someone whose behavior is disrupting a session without making things worse?

Address destructive behavior in private conversations