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Paper illustration for Accountability Ladder
Operations
Accountability Ladder
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
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.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.With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
20-45 min45-90 min10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
1-82-81
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching NotesRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision NotesDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
Tagsno overlap
ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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Facilitation
Responsibility Poker
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Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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Facilitation
Delegation Poker