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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Growth Funnel Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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 many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | AnalyticsConversionGrowth | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |