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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | 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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StrategyCompetitionMarket | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |