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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Operations Accountability Ladder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 45-90 min | 90-180 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam |