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Paper illustration for Communication Plan
Delivery
Communication Plan
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Purposedifferent
When many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.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.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-61-43-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message CadenceArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements
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CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
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Architecture Communication Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
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Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
Views and Beyond method illustration showing its working structure
Architecture
Views and Beyond