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Criterion
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
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 many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance.When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.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
MediumMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 hHalber Tag bis 2 Tage45-90 min1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
2-815-2008-804-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesSession Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
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