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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. | 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. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | LeanObservationProcessOperations |