Friday, September 30, 2011, 1:26 PM
A note from the IMUG WUG:
Dear IBM BPM User:
During one of last year’s sessions, the question was asked, “How can I get my business analysts to stop using Visio?” After some interactive discussions among the attendees, we wondered why IMUG was focusing on a specific tool when we could deliver even more value by broadening the topics and charter to focus on the process and discipline of collaboration between Business and IT. The goal, after all, is to get business enhancing processes deployed into production quickly and to change them as they need change, right?
In June IBM delivered the IBM Business Process Manager, Version 7.5 opening up a new range of process improvement opportunities. From the high level overview of a process to the overlaying of key factors (cost, time, participants, problems, documentation) to the social computing capabilities, the IBM Business Process Manager delivers a new range of power, collaboration and capability to users.
Wikipedia describes process management as,” a field of management focused on aligning organizations with the wants and needs of clients”. In a recent article, the CIO of a bank in Belgium said, “if you are modeling business processes… it is mandatory to involve both stakeholders in the modeling process. If not, you’ll put yourself in a very difficult position”. That made us think back to a story that talked about business and IT alignment.
A man in a hot air balloon, realizing he was lost, descended and shouted to the lady he had spotted on the ground. “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."
The woman below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be in IT" said the balloonist.
"Actually I am," replied the woman, "How did you know?" "Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you have told me is technically correct but I've no idea what to make of your information and the fact is I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything, you've delayed my trip."
The woman below responded, "You must be in Management" . "I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?" "Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault."
The IBM BPM Modeling User’s Group (IMUG) will explore the topics of business modeling, collaboration and how to get the most out of a business focused understanding. And, while the technology has changed, the bottom line is still the same. A modeled process brings value only when it is deployed into production. To join IMUG and register for the next meeting (September, 2011), go to:
www.emericon.com/us/usergroups/imug/imug...
We look forward to your participation and contributions to the IBM BPM Modeling User’s Group.
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