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Criterion
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Communication Plan
Delivery
Communication Plan
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.When many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 h Setup, laufend45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-1212-61
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsAction Lists, Project List, Review RoutineCommunication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message CadenceUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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