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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 1-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |