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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | 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. | 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. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |