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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | UX researchObservationContext | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |