BPM: Theory to Practice

The intersection of big data and BPM

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By Tim Huenemann on March 18, 2013 7:55 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
Data and process are often at odds in mindshare and management philosophy. Have you noticed that some managers tend to be data people, while others are process people? Sentiments such as "we would do better if we had better information... Read More..

Process Models - Aligning the High and the Low (Part 2)

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By Tim Huenemann on January 7, 2013 5:35 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
In my last post ( Process Models - Aligning the High and the Low (Part 1) ), I discussed high-level process models and how they are often disconnected from the detailed models that show how work actually gets done. Why... Read More..

Process Models - Aligning the High and the Low (Part 1)

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By Tim Huenemann on November 25, 2012 11:33 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
It can be a difficult task to create end-to-end process models that communicate effectively across an organization. When discussing an organization's overall value chain, and providing a big picture process architecture from the top down, it is best to stay... Read More..

Don't Blame the (Eco)System

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By Tim Huenemann on July 30, 2012 7:14 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
As part of some work on a transformational, cross-functional project, I've been doing some research on business as an ecosystem. This topic goes back 15-20 years or so, and has stayed relevant (IMHO), as opposed to some concepts that... Read More..

Lunch Boxes of Excellence

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By Tim Huenemann on May 28, 2012 9:13 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
While watching an episode of Top Gear the other day (one of the best shows on the air these days, IMHO), I was greatly entertained by their trip to India. One segment really jumped out. There is a lunch delivery... Read More..
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Workflow, Workflow Everywhere

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By Tim Huenemann on April 23, 2012 6:40 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
When configurable workflow systems came on the scene, it was a welcome addition to the choices of either custom software or inflexible packaged applications. Generations of BPMS platforms have added more and more capability and flexibility. But no part of... Read More..

What vs. How, Part 3

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By Tim Huenemann on March 19, 2012 7:00 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
This is the final post in a series about the distinction between what the business does and how the business does it. The previous post introduced business architecture and specifically capability modeling to describe and document what the business does.... Read More..
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What vs. How, Part 2

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By Tim Huenemann on February 27, 2012 10:04 AM 0 Vote 0 Votes
My last post presented the intersection of strategic planning, business architecture, and BPM, and the distinction of what the business does vs. how the business does it. It can be found at: http://www.ebizq.net/blogs/bpm_theory/2012/01/what-vs-how-part-1.php. This blog entry is #2 of a... Read More..
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What vs. How, Part 1

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By Tim Huenemann on January 31, 2012 11:28 AM 0 Vote 0 Votes
In working on business strategy, business architecture, and BPM, and the intersection of the three (do I feel a Venn diagram coming on?), I often come across this core distinction: what the business does vs. how the business does it.... Read More..
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New Year's Resolutions

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By Tim Huenemann on January 3, 2012 11:41 PM 0 Vote 0 Votes
Back to work today, and back to the world of BPM! Here are some 2012 New Year's resolutions. I will be more patient when I hear people say that BPM stands for Business Process Modeling.I will finish reading "The Lean... Read More..
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Tim Huenemann

Tim Huenemann is the senior principal for business architecture and process management at Trexin Consulting. He has more than 20 years of experience in process management and business-focused IT. In his consulting work, he helps organizations execute business strategy by implementing effective process management and IT solutions. He regularly translates BPM theory into practice, and practice, and more practice. Contact Tim at tim.huenemann[at]trexin.com.

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