Process.Gov

The idea that business people will model the process is a common theme across BPM systems, but there are two distinct approaches to subsequently running the model. The "Model and Transform" approach allows the business user or process analyst to draw a model of the business process, but that model is then transformed to other forms for subsequent steps in the process. The original model is not viewed as being the actual executed process, but in fact just an early approximate representation of that. Another approach is known as the "Single Model" approach, where the business role draws a model of the business process that remains true to its original form through the entire lifecycle. A developer will extend the model with details necessary for automation of the process, but will not fundamentally alter the form of the model. The completed process definition is submitted to the server in a form that is true to the original process diagram. This session will outline the advantages as well as how and when to leverage the single model approach. Discussed will be issues of "round-trip" modeling, enabling iterative, agile development, ensuring accurate analytics, as well as how to identify circumstances where the "Model and Transform" approach maybe preferred.