Process Modeling Fundamentals - Detailed Agenda

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Introductory Segments

Process Perspectives

• Setting the Context for Process Modeling, Identifying the Starting Point

• BPMN, RADs and Capability Modeling and how they all relate
  

Introduction to BPMN

• Drivers for its Development, General Approach

• Introduction of Public, Private and Collaboration Style Models

• Prioritizing Different Use Cases for Process Modeling Scenarios

BPMN Elements

• Overview of the Structure and Elements of BPMN

• General Approach to Process Modeling Notations

• How Core Elements Combine to Enable Reality-based Process Models

Detailed Examination Of BPMN Components

Discussing each element category in turn, we explore the range of special capabilities delivered by each type of BPMN element. We then focus on the core set that most people will use in their every day modeling exercises, describing how these can be incorporated into an in-house methodology

• Activities

  • Activities, Tasks and Sub-Processes

• Events

  • Start Events, Intermediate Events, End Events

  • Where They Are Used, How They Are Used, What They Enable

• Gateways

  • Exclusive, Inclusive, Parallel, Complex

  • How These Concepts Enable Sophisticated Split, Merge and Joining Behavior

• Pools-Lanes

  • Where and How to Use Pools and Lanes

  • Examination of Specific Use Cases and Applications

• Artifacts

  • How to Extend BPMN to Cover the Needs of the Business

• Sub-Processes

  • Discussion on How and Where to Use Sub-Processes

  • Where and How to Use Levels in a Process Architecture

  • How They Can Be Leveraged and Re-Used

• Different types of Flow

  • Sequence, Conditional Flows and Message Flow

  • How to represent Data Flow using BPMN

Combining all the Elements

• Series of group and individual exercises combining all the features of BPMN into real live modeling scenarios. All delegates are encouraged to attend with at least one complex process in mind for these exercises.

Methodologies and Approaches Overview

• Exploring how to incorporate BPMN into an in-house methodology

• Other common methodology elements

Orchestration vs Choreography

• Differentiating Between Orchestration and Choreography in Process Modeling

• Understanding the Strengths, Benefits and Limitations of BPMN

Tools, Other Methods, and Techniques

• Overview of Alternative Modeling Techniques 

• Role Activity Diagrams (rADs), Capability Modeling and Systems Thinking

• Where, When and How to Leverage Alternative Methods to Add value

• Enabling Contrasting Perspectives on the Process

• Overview of Process Modeling Software Tools and their related Capabilities, Strengths and Weaknesses