#147 - Collaborative Software Design: How to Facilitate Domain Modeling Decisions - Evelyn Van Kelle & Gien Verschatse | Tech Lead Journal

This podcast explores collaborative software design, emphasizing its necessity in modern software development. Evelyn Van Kelle and Gien Verschatse, co-authors of "Collaborative Software Design," highlight the importance of shared understanding among domain experts and stakeholders, advocating for visualization techniques to bridge differing interpretations and assumptions. The discussion covers the Cynefin framework, the role of heuristics in decision-making, and the socio-technical skills essential for effective collaboration. Cognitive biases like anchoring and loss aversion are examined for their influence on design choices, alongside the impact of ranking dynamics within teams. The podcast also provides guidance on structuring collaborative modeling exercises, including remote facilitation tips, advocating for well-prepared sessions with clear agendas and expected outcomes.

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Part 1: Introduction, Context

Part 2: Core Concepts, Heuristics

Part 3: Participation, Facilitation

Part 4: Socio-Technical Dynamics, Bias

Part 5: Execution, Tools, Remote Work

Part 6: Leadership, Conclusion

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#147 - Collaborative Software Design: How to Facilitate Domain Modeling Decisions - Evelyn Van Kelle & Gien Verschatse

Tech Lead Journal

Part 1: Introduction, Context

Collaborative Modeling: Solving Problems and Achieving Shared Understanding

Collaborative Software Design: Building Better Software Through Shared Understanding

Miro: A Visual Collaboration Tool for Effective Collaborative Modeling

Career Journeys and the Importance of Collaborative Software Design

Part 2: Core Concepts, Heuristics

Collaborative Modeling: Visualizing Problems for Shared Understanding

Complex vs. Complicated Domains: The Danger of Oversimplification in Software

Heuristics in Software Development: Rules of Thumb for Decision-Making

Heuristics vs. Design Patterns: Understanding Collaborative Modeling

Part 3: Participation, Facilitation

Encouraging Participation: Building Trust and Showing Genuine Interest

Positive Consequences and Starting Small: Keys to Successful Collaboration

The Facilitator's Role: Neutrality and Creating a Safe Space for Diverse Opinions

Developing Social Skills and Avoiding Dual Roles in Facilitation

Part 4: Socio-Technical Dynamics, Bias

Socio-Technical Skills: Balancing Technical Decisions with Social Implications

Cognitive Biases: Mental Shortcuts That Can Hinder Collaborative Modeling

Loss Aversion: How Emotional Attachment Affects Technical Decisions

Ranking: Understanding Its Impact on Collaborative Modeling

Sharing Rank and Addressing Power Dynamics for Better Collaboration

Implicit Ranking: Cultural Influences and Informal Power Dynamics

Part 5: Execution, Tools, Remote Work

Structuring Collaborative Modeling: Preparation, Check-in, and Check-out

Small Check-ins and the Expense of Collaborative Modeling

Collaborative Modeling Tools and Breaking Down Silos

Remote Collaborative Modeling: Challenges and Benefits

Part 6: Leadership, Conclusion

Socio-Dynamics and Heuristics: Preparing for Human Interaction

Leadership Wisdom: It's Not About You and Addressing the Unspoken

Connecting and Building Better Software Through Collaboration

#147 - Collaborative Software Design: How to Facilitate Domain Modeling Decisions - Evelyn Van Kelle & Gien Verschatse

Tech Lead Journal

Part 1: Introduction, Context

00:00Collaborative Modeling: Solving Problems and Achieving Shared Understanding

Collaborative Modeling: Solving Problems and Achieving Shared Understanding

01:46Collaborative Software Design: Building Better Software Through Shared Understanding

Collaborative Software Design: Building Better Software Through Shared Understanding

04:36Miro: A Visual Collaboration Tool for Effective Collaborative Modeling

Miro: A Visual Collaboration Tool for Effective Collaborative Modeling

06:34Career Journeys and the Importance of Collaborative Software Design

Career Journeys and the Importance of Collaborative Software Design

Part 2: Core Concepts, Heuristics

09:48Collaborative Modeling: Visualizing Problems for Shared Understanding

Collaborative Modeling: Visualizing Problems for Shared Understanding

12:24Complex vs. Complicated Domains: The Danger of Oversimplification in Software

Complex vs. Complicated Domains: The Danger of Oversimplification in Software

15:07Heuristics in Software Development: Rules of Thumb for Decision-Making

Heuristics in Software Development: Rules of Thumb for Decision-Making

17:31Heuristics vs. Design Patterns: Understanding Collaborative Modeling

Heuristics vs. Design Patterns: Understanding Collaborative Modeling

Part 3: Participation, Facilitation

21:02Encouraging Participation: Building Trust and Showing Genuine Interest

Encouraging Participation: Building Trust and Showing Genuine Interest

23:13Positive Consequences and Starting Small: Keys to Successful Collaboration

Positive Consequences and Starting Small: Keys to Successful Collaboration

25:25The Facilitator's Role: Neutrality and Creating a Safe Space for Diverse Opinions

The Facilitator's Role: Neutrality and Creating a Safe Space for Diverse Opinions

27:15Developing Social Skills and Avoiding Dual Roles in Facilitation

Developing Social Skills and Avoiding Dual Roles in Facilitation

Part 4: Socio-Technical Dynamics, Bias

29:31Socio-Technical Skills: Balancing Technical Decisions with Social Implications

Socio-Technical Skills: Balancing Technical Decisions with Social Implications

32:39Cognitive Biases: Mental Shortcuts That Can Hinder Collaborative Modeling

Cognitive Biases: Mental Shortcuts That Can Hinder Collaborative Modeling

36:40Loss Aversion: How Emotional Attachment Affects Technical Decisions

Loss Aversion: How Emotional Attachment Affects Technical Decisions

38:40Ranking: Understanding Its Impact on Collaborative Modeling

Ranking: Understanding Its Impact on Collaborative Modeling

41:38Sharing Rank and Addressing Power Dynamics for Better Collaboration

Sharing Rank and Addressing Power Dynamics for Better Collaboration

44:57Implicit Ranking: Cultural Influences and Informal Power Dynamics

Implicit Ranking: Cultural Influences and Informal Power Dynamics

Part 5: Execution, Tools, Remote Work

47:00Structuring Collaborative Modeling: Preparation, Check-in, and Check-out

Structuring Collaborative Modeling: Preparation, Check-in, and Check-out

49:54Small Check-ins and the Expense of Collaborative Modeling

Small Check-ins and the Expense of Collaborative Modeling

51:59Collaborative Modeling Tools and Breaking Down Silos

Collaborative Modeling Tools and Breaking Down Silos

55:34Remote Collaborative Modeling: Challenges and Benefits

Remote Collaborative Modeling: Challenges and Benefits

Part 6: Leadership, Conclusion

57:41Socio-Dynamics and Heuristics: Preparing for Human Interaction

Socio-Dynamics and Heuristics: Preparing for Human Interaction

1:00:11Leadership Wisdom: It's Not About You and Addressing the Unspoken

Leadership Wisdom: It's Not About You and Addressing the Unspoken

1:02:05Connecting and Building Better Software Through Collaboration

Connecting and Building Better Software Through Collaboration