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Selected:Concept MappingStandard Work AnalysisATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Domain Storytelling
| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-6 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | LeanProcessQuality | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess |