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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | 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. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 1-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |