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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | 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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange |