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| Criterion |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Facilitation Power Interest Grid |  Facilitation Expectation 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 many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Half day | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 1 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |