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Selected:PARA MethodExpectation MappingATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Team Topologies Interaction Modes
| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | 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. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | When several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 45-90 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | Team-Leads plus Architecture |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization |