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| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Product Strategy OKRs |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h Setup | 60-120 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-20 | 2-8 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |