by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 15, 2025
When you make a mistake, take direct ownership instead of defending your intentions. Offer a genuine apology ('I was wrong') rather than a conditional one ('I'm sorry you feel that way'). Assess the social 'blast radius' and...
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...
