Business Process Modeling (BPM(N))

Business Process Modelling Notation, some might claim that it sits before the UML in the analysis process, some might claim not to use it.  The bottom line is it does not really matter.

 

We have used the UML notation to document processes exactly the same the BPM notation allows us to do.

The end of the day the graphics are there for guidance, describing the processes is where you "separate the COW from the BOYS".

 

Describing the business processes either in UML or BPMN is a skill that only comes from experience.

 

What have we done?

We used BPM(N) pretty much since the "beginning of time". Using the UML notation initially, and since 2004 we use the BPM notation.

 

We prefer the BPM notation but do not shy away from using UML notation to represent the business processes, it depends on what you want us to do.

 

We have successfully used, introduced and implemented BPM in the following organisations:

• Optus (SingTel)
• Hewlett Packard
• Flight Centre
• Queensland Health
• National E-Health Transition Agency
• Smart Services Queensland
• Main Roads
• ENERGEX

 

-- BPMN is a notation, it is not a methodology. The notation is there, to support understanding, it is not there, to enforce the audience to understand. (Henk) --