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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | LeanProcessQuality | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | LeanObservationProcessOperations |