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| Criterion |  Decision Making Option Framing |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Operations Change Analysis |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. | 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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |