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Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process 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.With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.
Complexitydifferent
LowMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsProcess Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
ProcessOperationsImprovement
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Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
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After-Action Review
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid