problems of business modeling and process documentation
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PROBLEMS OF BUSINESS MODELING AND PROCESS DOCUMENTATIONOlufemi Ogunbode
fm_og@yahoo.co.uk
08023825663
INTRODUCTION
• Business modeling is a process taken by an organization to improve its revenue base, succeed and grow, yet there are some major challenges. This includes
1. over-engineered2. Time consuming3. Costly and without (Sufficient) value
PITFALLS OF BUSINESS MODELING
The following provides an overview of typical characteristics of unsuccessful process modeling. Process modeling has two complexity drivers
Modeling Complexity Complexity of the process
1.Modeling complexity talks about how difficult is it to design a model within the provided modeling environment (tool, techniques, guidelines, etc.)?
2. Complexity of the process discuss about the process of modeling itself and its impact on subsequent activities and projects, which deserves attentions
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF UNSUCCESSFUL PROCESS MODELING.
1. Lack of strategic connections. That there is no connection among elements in drafting and implementation of such model, hence it is seen as a waste.
Way out-
Establish and maintain a clear and widely shared understanding of the contribution being made by process modeling to the better execution of corporate strategy.
2. Lack of governance. Way-out- Governance,i.e. accountability and decision processes that requires a clear specification and has to be adapted with changes
in the objectives, scope or size of the modeling initiative.
3. Lack of synergies way-out-
Be aware of all stakeholders with potential interest in modeling, and try to migrate them to one platform.
4. Lack of qualified modelers Way-out
Business process modeling requires specific skills, which are different to the classical profile of a business analyst.
5. Lack of qualified business representatives.
Way-out-requires 3 sets of people People with knowledge of current process People who can provide direction People who can creates idea
The right mix of business representatives is gamine to the product/service success
6. Lack of user buy-in-business modeling is acollaborative effort between business process analysts and business representatives.
Way-out Modeling should not happen behind the line of
visibility. The models need to be self-explanatory
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