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Paper illustration of an IBIS map with issues, positions and arguments
Knowledge Modeling
IBIS
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Purposedifferent
IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus.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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-122-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Issue Map, Positions, Argument NotesExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
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RationaleKnowledgeDecision
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration of Stakeholder Salience Model with its method-specific working model.
Facilitation
Stakeholder Salience Model
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping