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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45–90 min | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |