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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-6 Wochen | 2-8 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-10 | 5-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |