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Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
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UX Design
Design Studio
Stakeholder Mapping
Facilitation
Stakeholder Mapping
Paper illustration for Team Charter.
Facilitation
Team Charter
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 designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates.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.When a team is starting fresh or working past each other, Team Charter clarifies the shared working basis. It visibly sets out how collaboration, decision paths, and mutual conduct should work day to day.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-3 h60–90 min2-4 h
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsSketches, Concept Directions, Design DecisionsStakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk NotesTeam Charter, Working Norms, Role Notes
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
SketchingCollaborationIdeation
StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange
TeamAlignmentCollaboration
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