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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Product Discovery Context Canvas |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | When an environment of users, systems, and constraints is hard to grasp, it puts the context compactly on the table. It creates a clear reading of influence, boundary, and dependency. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Context canvas, Open questions, Shared context notes | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ContextFramingRequirementsCanvas | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |
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