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Criterion
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Funnel Analysis workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Growth
Funnel Analysis
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
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.When many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses.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 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
LowMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-3 h15-45 min1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
3-121-52-84-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsFunnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypothesesVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, DifferentiatorsAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
AnalyticsConversionGrowth
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
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