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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Operations Process Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | LearningOperationsImprovement |