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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |
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