---
title: "The Goal Is the Right Outcome, Not Being Right"
source: "https://virtualddd.com/heuristics/the-goal-is-the-right-outcome-not-being-right/"
authors: ["Krisztina Hirth", "Andrea Magnorsky", "Kenny Schwegler"]
tags: ["sociotechnical systems", "facilitating software architecture and design", "decision-making process", "psychological safety", "ranking"]
type: "value based heuristics"
question: "What should be the primary goal when facilitating a design discussion, especially during a disagreement?"
submitter: "Krisztina Hirth"
---

# The Goal Is the Right Outcome, Not Being Right

The objective of a design discussion is not to prove one's own correctness but to arrive at a sound, team-owned solution. Focusing on 'being right' closes off collaboration and can lead to enforced, poorly understood decisions. The true goal is collective understanding and commitment.

## Examples

Instead of forcing her 'right' solution, the facilitator allowed the team to implement their idea. The goal shifted from winning the argument to ensuring the team learned the underlying principle, even if it was through failure.