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Criterion
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
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 organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time.When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min90-180 min45–75 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-124-12Team members involved3-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement ActionsStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
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