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| Criterion |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  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. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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 | 45-90 min | 5-20 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | Team-Leads plus Architecture | 3-12 | 3-20 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | EstimationEffortRisk | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |