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Criterion
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
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.For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves.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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min25 min Zyklen1-2 h15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
3-1214-121
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision QuestionsPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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