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| Criterion |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | 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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | Half day | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |