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Paper illustration for CATWOE Analysis.
Systems Thinking
CATWOE Analysis
Paper illustration of Team Topologies Interaction Modes with its method-specific working model.
Team Design
Team Topologies Interaction Modes
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Purposedifferent
CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way.When several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements.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
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 minHalf day45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-8Team-Leads plus Architecture3-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, ConstraintsInteraction Heat Map, Agreements per PairExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements
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Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders
TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
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Paper illustration of Spotify Model Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Team Design
Spotify Model Mapping
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Facilitation
Team Charter
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
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Business Strategy
McKinsey 7S