When Disagreeing, First Reflect on Your Feedback

When Disagreeing, First Reflect on Your Feedback

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....
When Disagreeing, First Reflect on Your Feedback

Engage Advisors During, Not After, Deliberation

Do not wait until a decision is fully formed to present it for advice, as this invites criticism rather than collaboration. Engage architects and stakeholders throughout the decision-making process to incorporate their knowledge and context early. This makes the...
When Disagreeing, First Reflect on Your Feedback

Prioritise Foundational Trust in the Team

In a leadership role, consistently choose to support and trust the team, even when it conflicts with hierarchical pressure. This builds psychological safety and empowers the experts closest to the work to make effective decisions. Losing the team's trust is a far...