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| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | 60–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange |