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Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
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.The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work.When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h Setup, laufend1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
3-1014-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership MapPARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchiveAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
KnowledgeProductivityOrganization
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
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Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper illustration of the McKinsey 7S Framework with seven connected fields
Business Strategy
McKinsey 7S
Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
Stakeholder Mapping
Facilitation
Stakeholder Mapping