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Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Paper illustration for Expectation Mapping.
Facilitation
Expectation Mapping
Paper illustration for Accountability Ladder
Operations
Accountability Ladder
Purposedifferent
With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.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.With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h45-90 min20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-103-121-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogExpectation Map, Alignment Notes, AgreementsOwnership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes
Tagsno overlap
ProcessOperationsImprovement
AlignmentStakeholdersTeam
ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam
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Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk