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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | 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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 3-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |