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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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