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Service Landscape Mapping

Service Landscape Mapping provides a holistic view of all services related to a user's need, from both the user's and the organization's perspective. This method helps identify overlaps, gaps, and dependencies, ensuring a coherent and user-centered service ecosystem.

90-180 min5-15 peopleHard
When to Use

Employ this method when needing to understand the broader context of a transaction, especially when multiple departments or agencies are involved in delivering a service.

How It Works

Solves: Fragmented services, inconsistent user experience, lack of coordination between departments

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Define the scope of the service landscape. (10 min)

  2. 2

    Step 2: Identify all services related to the user's need. (30 min)

  3. 3

    Step 3: Map the services from both the user's and the organization's perspective. (45 min)

  4. 4

    Step 4: Identify overlaps, gaps, and dependencies. (30 min)

  5. 5

    Step 5: Discuss opportunities for improvement and alignment. (30 min)

Facilitator Tips
  • Encourage participants to consider both the user's and the organization's perspectives.
  • Use different colors to distinguish between different types of services or stakeholders.
  • Focus on identifying opportunities for collaboration and improvement.
Variations
  • Value Stream Mapping to focus on the flow of value through the service ecosystem.
  • Stakeholder Mapping to identify key stakeholders and their relationships.
Source: Service DesignLearn more