by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Begin writing the ADR at the start of the decision-making process, not as an afterthought for documentation. Use its structure collaboratively as a tool to guide team discussion, explore options, and identify necessary research. The document becomes a guide for...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Instead of providing direct answers, guide teams by asking probing questions and suggesting alternative perspectives. This fosters their decision-making skills and ownership without undermining their autonomy. The goal is to enable, not to command. Examples When a...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Oct 23, 2025
Use your organisational, political, or social capital to amplify and support a decision made by the team. This involves publicly echoing the decision and providing supplementary data or context that reinforces its validity. This strengthens the team's autonomy...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Oct 23, 2025
Document each decision as a distinct, immutable record, such as an Architectural Decision Record (ADR). A subsequent choice that alters a previous one should be a new, separate record that explicitly supersedes the original. This maintains a clear historical log and...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Oct 23, 2025
Clearly communicate the decision-making process being used for any given choice. If a leader has already made a decision, they should state it directly rather than creating a false pretense of seeking input. This respects people's time and avoids breeding...
