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Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
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.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 many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-42-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewPower Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder
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AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
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Alignment Mapping
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Architecture Communication Canvas
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Communication Plan
Stakeholder Mapping
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Stakeholder Mapping