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| Criterion |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Concept 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. | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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 | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 3-12 | 1-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |