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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 1-3 h | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions |
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