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| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h | Half day | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |