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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tags1 shared | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |