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
Resist the urge to immediately jump into solutioning, as this often leads to solving the wrong problem. Dedicate significant time upfront to collectively establishing the context: where the team is starting from and the true nature of the problem. A shared and deep...
by Organisers @virtualddd | Dec 15, 2025
Make internalised mental models tangible, explicit and externalised using collaborative modelling techniques like Event Storming or Domain Storytelling. This creates a shared, physical artefact that the team can inspect, question, and rearrange together. It shifts the...
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...
