What is Process Flow
In this session we want to show you how to capture business requirement especially the process flow. In the requirement mark-up language (RML), process flow discusses a business process that will be executed by people. Process flow show the activities to be performed. There are two types of process flow the first process flow is done by the people the second one is done by the system. The first process flow captures the original business process, while the second process flow captures the computer-based / software process flow.
Represent Process Flow in a Diagram
There are several diagrams that can be used to capture process flow:
What tools
You can find a lot software. i recommend several software such as
- Mindjet Mind manager
- Microsoft Visio
- Draw.io
- Lucid chart
- X Mind
- So many
Some tips on Process Flow
- Sketch your process flow using a hand. This will help you understand the business process.
- Identify the actor for the process flow.
- Considering using swim lane for the process flow
- Is the process having multiple level? If yes, try to create several level diagrams from big picture (level 1), detailed picture (level 2), and more detail level (level 3)
- Running review with the customer to make sure the process is on shared vision