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Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Purposedifferent
A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation.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.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.
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HighMediumMedium
Timedifferent
2-4 h1-3 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-83-102-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved InjectionsDomain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership MapContext Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes
Tagsno overlap
Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
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Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
A paper-based illustration representing Bounded Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Domain Modeling
Bounded Context Canvas
Paper illustration for Evaporating Cloud.
Systems Thinking
Evaporating Cloud