Friday, February 27, 2009

How To Draw a Process Model

Planning to draw a Process Model
There are a variety of Modelling software packages available which have all the tools you need build models on your PC- these include Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint and even Microsoft Word. One of the BPM tool PRPC also uses the process model for its implementation. It is generally preferred first time to draw the process model by a simple pencil and paper or on a whiteboard because elements can be quickly moved around and easily edited. There are no hard and fast rules for constructing models, but there are guidelines that are useful to bear in mind.Here are six steps that can be used as a guide for creating models of your processes:
1. Describe the process to be charted
2. Start with a 'trigger' event
3. Note each successive action concisely and clearly
4. Go with the main flow (put extra detail in other charts)
5. Make cross references to supporting information
6. Follow the process through to a useful conclusion (end at a 'target' point)





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