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| Criterion |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Agile Specification by Example |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 45-90 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 3-6 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |