Visualization makes concepts, relationships, and processes explicit so people can reason together. In collaborative modeling, it exposes memory limits and misunderstandings that ordinary conversation can hide, creating a shared understanding of complex business problems. section 2.1.2 section 1.4
Use visualization to make collaborative decisions more concrete:
- Model the conversation with a lightweight visual form such as EventStorming rather than relying on memory alone. section 2.1.2
- When a conversation is not being visualized, lead by example and make the discussion visible. section 7.5
- Use little structure initially, model something incorrectly when useful, and ask what evidence could change a conclusion. section 7.5
- Provide accessible tools and examples so participants can take ownership without treating visualization as a complete solution. section 7.5 section 1.2.1
Figure 2.1 Visualization of the conversation with the business stakeholders at BigScreen on extending movies using EventStorming. domain events are business-relevant events that happen in a conversation. We’ll go more in-depth on how EventStorming works later in the chapter.
A movie-streaming conversation is mapped with EventStorming, using domain events to turn stakeholder discussion into a shared visual model. section 2.1.2
