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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|
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 uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 15-45 min |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | LeanStartupValidationMVP | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment |
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