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| Criterion |  Agile Specification by Example |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-3 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions |
Tagsno overlap | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange |
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