Misunderstandings of the services provided can crop up when the architect's work has not been clearly defined Never get scope issues and properly set up change orders by carefully planning the project Be upfront and transparent about pricing to avoid disagreements over the final fees charged by the architect Client requests for change of plans during the project can be handled by openly communicating about the impact on build time, cost, overall quality Arbitration, adjudication, meditation, third-party opinion and expert register are alternative dispute resolution strategies While serving multiple clients, align their interests to avoid reputational disasters Build long-term relationship and familiarity with the contractors

In my experience business trumps technical every day. Understand the business and what data they need and why. Without that being clear all else is on a weak foundation. With a solid business understanding resolving conflicts becomes much easier.

A collaborative approach to conflict resolution is essential for successful data architecture decisions ... Central oversight body: Form a dedicated team responsible for data architecture decisions. This team should include representatives from different departments to ensure that different perspectives are taken into account. Open communication: Encourage open and honest communication between stakeholders. Regular meetings, workshops and joint decision-making processes can help build consensus and resolve conflicts. Business goals: Align data architecture decisions with overall business goals. By focusing on the business impact, you can more easily prioritize and make informed decisions.

Resolving data architecture conflicts requires balancing technical needs with strategic goals. Here are some effective techniques: Data-Driven Discussions: Focus on metrics like processing speed or scalability to reduce bias and keep decisions objective. Decision Log: Maintain a record of decisions, reasoning, and opposing viewpoints. This log supports accountability and avoids repetitive debates. Prototyping: Create prototypes to show practical impacts and assess trade-offs without high risk. Decision Leads: Assign leads for specific decisions to keep discussions on track and move decisions forward with responsibility. These methods help maintain alignment and progress amidst differing perspectives.

One thing I have found helpful is to engage between multiple teams, like Business to get a clear understanding of the objective of the model you will design; Testing and Validation plays an important role during every step of design phase to save us post development hurdles.