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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tags1 shared | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |
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