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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making DACI |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | 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 | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 6-30 Experten | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |