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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess |