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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-8 h | 45-90 min |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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