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Criterion
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing
Paper illustration of DIBB with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
DIBB
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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.Plans often contain assumptions that were never openly stated and remain dangerous precisely because of that. Assumption Surfacing makes these silent premises visible and prioritizes which of them carry the initiative or could sink it.DIBB helps clarify target groups, value, goals, and priorities by making the logic behind a decision explicit. It captures results as a DIBB document, belief list, bet list, and learning report.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitysame
LowLowLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min45-90 min1-2 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-82-82-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsAssumption List, Critical Assumptions, Learning PlanDIBB document, Belief list, Bet list, Learning reportDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
AssumptionsRiskDecisionDiscovery
StrategyDecisionAssumptionsHypothesis
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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