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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | 90-180 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |