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Criterion
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-82-82-5
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis
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Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
A paper-based illustration representing Bounded Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Domain Modeling
Bounded Context Canvas
Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map