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Big Challenges of Event Storming Big Picture

Event Storming is a powerful technique that helps you learn a lot, but I always emphasize — both in my daily work and in the trainings I conductc — that you need to ensure there is a return on investment in everything you do. That’s why I want to remind you of a few things you should keep in mind as a workshop facilitator, so you don’t end up with just an entertaining session that delivers little value.

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So… Which Event Goes First?

How to start?

Last time, we walked through the "enforcing timeline" step of Big Picture Event Storming. To begin, we need to choose the first event — but a simple "Let's start" is easier said than done. Let’s explore a few different approaches for deciding which event (or events) we should start with, along with their respective pros and cons.

All approaches can be divided into two categories:

• Close collaboration — everyone works together all the time.

• Working in silos — people work alone or in smaller groups and merge their outcomes later.

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Event Storming Big Picture — How to enforce the Timeline?

We have completed the first step of our workshop. The chaotic exploration and following discussion allowed us to visualize a wealth of information: events, hot spots, and opportunities. We are starting to align our understanding of concepts and terminology.

Before moving to the next step — enforcing the timeline — let’s briefly revisit what we have produced so far:

You may also want to remind yourself of the high-level requirements.

Now that we know where we stand, let’s see how we can use the outcome from the previous sessions.

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