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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | 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 | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |