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 we know if a long-standing architectural constraint is still valid?

Revisit Decisions When Context Changes

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How do you move forward when team members disagree with a decision but must commit to it?

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How do we handle critical, undocumented decisions made in the project's past?

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What should a facilitator do when a team member is too uncomfortable or fearful to make a required decision?

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How should we document decisions influenced by interpersonal or inter-team conflict?

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How should one address strong resistance from key stakeholders during significant change initiatives?

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How should one approach existing legacy systems during modernization efforts?

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How should one approach potentially confrontational or emotionally charged conversations with key stakeholders?

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