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Selected:Delegation PokerABC AnalysisATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Expectation Mapping
| Criterion |  Facilitation Delegation Poker |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When decisions get stuck between leadership and team, Delegation Poker clarifies the desired scope of autonomy. It shows how much decision-making latitude a role should actually get in practice. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | 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 | Low | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-5 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Delegation Board, Decision Boundaries, Role Agreements | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | AutonomyRolesTeam | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |