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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-4 h | Half day | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 3-12 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Root causeSafetyIncident | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |