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Criterion
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
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Decision Making
DACI
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Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment 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.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.In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min30-60 min45-90 min1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
3-122-103-124-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
DecisionRolesGovernance
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
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