by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Before concluding a team is wrong, critically assess your own feedback. Consider if your advice was persuasive or if you provided the necessary context for them to see the bigger picture. This focuses on improving your advisory skill rather than assigning blame....
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Establish clear, shared architecture principles that teams must consult during their decision-making process. These principles act as a framework, ensuring non-functional requirements like cost are consistently considered. This provides guardrails for autonomy....
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Acknowledge emotional attachment to past work, but consciously set it aside to evaluate new decisions on their own merits. The system's forward progress is more important than the preservation of personal contributions. This ensures objectivity and supports...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 21, 2025
Instead of enforcing strict consistency in how often teams write decision records, focus on the outcome. The critical measure is whether impactful decisions are documented before they cause unforeseen problems. Allow teams to find their own rhythm as long as this core...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Nov 7, 2025
Use phrases like ”adopted despite” to list the known downsides of the chosen option. This formally acknowledges dissenting viewpoints and trade-offs directly within the decision record. It helps people feeling more heard and provides a more complete picture of the...
