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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Expectation Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking VUCA Scan | ![]() Facilitation Stakeholder 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. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 60–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange |
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