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| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |  Product Strategy OKRs |  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 an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. | When strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 60–90 min | 1-2 h Setup | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 2-20 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tags1 shared | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |