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| Criterion | ![]() Domain Modeling Context Map | ![]() Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis | ![]() Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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