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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way. | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-8 h | 2-6 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 5-12 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |