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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Delivery Communication Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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 many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning |
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