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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |
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