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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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 there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | 30-120 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |