Architecture strategy and procurement strategy are made by different people, at different times, with different incentives and almost never in conversation with each other. The result is a systematic destruction of the conditions that fast flow requires. This post introduces a framework combining DDD, Cynefin, and Wardley Maps to make better sourcing decisions including what AI delegation changes about the picture in 2026.

This post addresses the challenge of navigating the complexity of EventStorming workshops, specifically focusing on the identification of "Pivotal Events." It outlines a series of heuristics to help participants distinguish between routine events and those that represent significant business decisions, state changes, or downstream impacts. The article provides practical guidance for facilitating discussions and using these pivotal events to inform system design and domain understanding.