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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | StrategyAnalysisOptions | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |