Steps One and Two: Kick-Off and Chaotic Exploration
Explore how to kick off an EventStorming workshop by setting goals, introducing participants to the process, and establishing collaboration rules. Learn chaotic exploration techniques to independently identify and place domain events on a timeline, fostering a shared understanding through defining key terminology and building a ubiquitous language.
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Step one: Kick-off
During the kick-off, the facilitator should, if they don’t already know, take a poll to determine how many participants may need or want an introduction to the EventStorming workshop process. Examples of performing a quick introduction include a time-limited EventStorming of popular movies or books. The facilitator will also put forth and explain the goals for the group during the workshop.
Now is as good a time as any to introduce some tips and etiquette of EventStorming:
Do not move or replace any sticky notes without first discussing the action with the writer. There is only so much room on a little sticky note, so try to avoid making assumptions about the meaning behind a few words. ...