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| Criterion |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |
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