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Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
A paper-based illustration representing Service Blueprint with its core stages and visible working result.
UX Design
Service Blueprinting
Paper illustration for Communication Plan
Delivery
Communication Plan
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 a service experience is spread across several touchpoints, it brings frontstage and backstage together. It shows where user contact and internal responsibility must fit.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.
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LowHighLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min0.5-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-126-122-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsService Blueprint, Fail Points, Ownership MapCommunication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence
Tagsno overlap
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
Service designOperationsJourneyBlueprint
CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning
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Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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ALPEN Method