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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Facilitation Mind 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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |
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