Process models

- Process models are kind of like…a good conversation starter.…They've a starting point of what will hopefully be…a meaningful conversation.…Process modeling is about creating a visual…to explain a process or sequence of activities.…It takes a lot of good conversations…to deliver valuable solutions.…That's probably why process modeling…is the most commonly used technique…for requirements analysis.…It's a multipurpose tool.…You can use Process Models to…Ignite dialog on the team,…See where details fit into the big picture,…Visualize the process,…Organize requirements information,…and Analyze various detailed aspects of the product,…system, or process.…

There are various levels of formality in process modeling,…and I typically prefer a more informal style.…I choose a more informal style,…because it supports the purpose…of requirements analysis work,…which tends to be more about dialog, alignment,…shared understanding,…and capturing a memory of a conversation…at many levels of detail.…I find most business requirements work…