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| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |
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