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| Criterion |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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 several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 10-20 min daily | 45-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 1 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |