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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | 2-4 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tags1 shared | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |