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Value-based heuristics

Heuristics that determine our attitude and behavior towards design or the world and the way we work.

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How do you prevent technical preferences from dominating architectural decisions?

Surface value-based preferences before choosing technical solutions

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How should we define and measure quality when it is inherently subjective and context-dependent?

Define Quality as Value to a Prioritised Persona

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Why do teams sometimes resist adopting established architectural principles or patterns?

Value Lived Experience Over Theoretical Principles

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How should participants approach a facilitator who appears to be struggling or has made a mistake?

Grant Grace to Facilitators

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How do you deliver challenging feedback or uncomfortable truths to stakeholders without alienating them?

Frame Difficult Truths with Mutual Success

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How should architects justify and prioritize time spent on stakeholder communication and understanding?

Prioritise Stakeholder Engagement as Core Work

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When a design or leadership decision inadvertently harms a team member, what is the correct response?

Own Mistakes and Repair the Social Fabric

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What should be the primary goal when facilitating a design discussion, especially during a disagreement?

The Goal Is the Right Outcome, Not Being Right

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