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Criterion
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing
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.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.Plans often contain assumptions that were never openly stated and remain dangerous precisely because of that. Assumption Surfacing makes these silent premises visible and prioritizes which of them carry the initiative or could sink it.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-82-102-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogAssumption List, Critical Assumptions, Learning Plan
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
AssumptionsRiskDecisionDiscovery
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Decision Making
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Product Strategy
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Decision Making
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Facilitation
Alignment Mapping