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Criterion
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
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.When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 hHalf day5-20 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
2-83-123-203-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesLeverage Map, Action StrategyEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsDomain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
EstimationEffortRisk
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
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