Category Archives: Procedure Modeling
The As Is Logic Chasm
This post is an extract from the book I am currently writing on Procedure Modelling. The book explains the approach to take in order to build quality Procedures and the pitfalls to avoid when doing so. One of the pitfalls is what I call the ‘As Is Logic Chasm’, into which so many BAs and business managers fall. Continue reading
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Business Modelling Architecture
All good analysis and modelling is achieved by starting in the right place, and that place is with the core activities of the enterprise – the Business Functions. If you have not started in the right place, then you need to know how to get back there. The Hierarchy of Models shown in the diagram in this post will enable you to do this.
If you are working on any model and have not built the preceding model(s) then you are not going to achieve a Quality outcome. For example, if you are modelling Processes and have not yet built your Function Model, then you are in trouble. This failure to first model Functions is one of the main reasons why most BPM projects fail to deliver. Continue reading
Procedure Modelling eBook
I am just starting to write Procedure Modelling, the fifth book in the series for the Integrated Modelling Method. The purpose of this book is to define Procedure Modelling and how it differs from Process Modelling. To define in detail the elements of a procedure, i.e. triggers and outcomes, controls, method, knowledge, skills, resources and evidence. To show step-by-step how to do Procedure Modelling. I would love your input. Have a look at the full post and tell me what you think. Continue reading
Posted in As Is To Be, Procedure Modeling, Process Modeling
Tagged #BAOT, #BPM, Outcome, Procedure, Trigger, Work Instruction, Workflow
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Five Fatal Errors for Business Analysts
Proper business analysis can bring untold benefits to a business by bring power through simplicity and enabling quality information systems to be built to support and accelerate business success. Bad business can bring untold misery to a business and can … Continue reading
Posted in As Is To Be, Data Structure Modeling, Function Modeling, Procedure Modeling, Process Modeling
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Process, Function, Mechanism, Procedure: Which One?
[This post also comes as a Podcast - Please scroll to bottom of page] One of the greatest areas for confusion in the world of business systems modeling is the terminology used to name the activities performed by a business. Are these activities Processes, Functions, … Continue reading
Posted in As Is To Be, Function Modeling, Procedure Modeling, Process Modeling, Questions & Answers
Tagged Mechanism, Podcast, Procedure
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What is Procedure Modeling?
Process Models show the order in which Business Functions are carried out. Procedure Models show the detail of HOW the functions within the process are carried out. Procedure Modeling is the ideal technique to use when you want to show … Continue reading
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