by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 15, 2025
Be mindful of your authority and the power dynamics within the team, such as employee versus contractor status. Publicly refactoring someone's work can be perceived as a personal attack, undermining trust and psychological safety. A private, collaborative...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 15, 2025
Recognize that challenging someone's methods can feel like an attack on their professional identity or core beliefs. Introduce change as a small differentiator or evolution of their existing model, rather than a complete replacement. Meet people where they are to...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 15, 2025
When exploring solutions, always generate at least three distinct alternatives. Having only two options often leads to an "us versus them" dynamic and a false dichotomy. A third option encourages more creative thinking and helps break stalemates by providing...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
Acknowledge that different functions perceive quality differently: product values ‘building the right thing’, engineering values ‘building the thing right’, and operations values ‘supporting the thing well’. Make these perspectives explicit through a formal discussion...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 3, 2025
Align the level of quality investment with the strategic importance of the business domain (Core, Supporting, or Generic). The Core Domain, which provides the primary competitive advantage, warrants the highest investment in rigorous testing and quality assurance....
