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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Accountability Ladder
Operations
Accountability Ladder
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on.When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge.With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.
Complexitysame
LowLowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min20-45 min45-90 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-51-83-122-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListOwnership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching NotesExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
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