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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. | 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. | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |