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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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