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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | 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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | Half day | 1-3 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |