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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Systems Thinking Systems 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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | 2-4 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Root causeSafetyIncident | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |