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Criterion
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration of a scoring table with four factor columns, a calculator and three ordered initiative cards.
Product Strategy
RICE Scoring
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
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 initiatives compete for the same resources, it brings reach, impact, confidence, and effort into one shared ranking. It makes prioritization economically connectable.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.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min60-90 min1-2 h15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-104-122-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsRICE Scores, Ranked List, Assumption LogAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision QuestionsVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
PrioritizationScoringRoadmapTradeoffs
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
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