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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Decision Making Wideband Delphi |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 h or multiple rounds | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-12 Experten | 3-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Estimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | EstimationExpertsForecasting | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |