What do you do when the team stays silent on a critical architectural decision? It's a common and uncomfortable moment.

Our new story explores the reasons behind this hesitation, like fear of accountability, and offers practical ways to move forward. One key technique: ask for their consent to decide for them, then ask what they need to commit.

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https://virtualddd.com/facilitating-archdes/architectural-indecision/

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Ever joined a project haunted by undocumented decisions?

Our new story on facilitating architecture explores these "ghost decisions." We discuss uncovering them through "architectural archaeology"—reverse-engineering the past into Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).

Understanding the 'why' empowers teams to challenge old constraints and evolve the system confidently.

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https://virtualddd.com/facilitating-archdes/uncovering-ghost-decisions-architecture/

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Ever joined a project and wondered "Why was this decision made?" Our new story discusses how transparency can help, shifting the architect's role from bottleneck to facilitator. We explore using Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) as a living tool to document the *why* as it happens.

Read more on this approach:
https://virtualddd.com/facilitating-archdes/systems-change-transparency/

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