How to Properly Draw a Process Map | Understanding process maps for business analysts

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Laura Brandenburg discusses process maps for business analysts and how to properly draw a process map.
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Process mapping and visual modeling for business analysts are among the many crucial skills that a successful business analyst must possess. In today's video we talk about everything you need to know about process maps (or process flows). We discuss the benefits of a process map, planning with a process map, and how to start building process maps that can alleviate some of the stressors later when building new software.

What are process maps for BAs? A process map is a visual model that shows how a collection of activities are put together in the correct order to accomplish work in an organization. If you've never heard of process maps or flows, you may have heard them referred to as workflow diagrams or swimlane diagrams. One of the great things about the way process maps help BAs is that they are often intuitively understood by stakeholders. They are extremely powerful communication tools and they provide good feedback on the process at an early stage of the requirements process.

Process mapping can also serve as a strategic technique that can help discover the real problem that needs to be solved before diving into the details of a solution to support the business. Therefore, understanding business process mapping and performing visual modeling are essential skills for business analysts. By the end of this video, you will know how to draw a process map in 7 steps and how to integrate a business process flow into your next project.

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0:00 How to properly draw a process map | Understanding process maps for business analysts
0:32 Why process maps are important
1:34 How to identify a process
2:04 How to name your process
2:57 Identify the start and end points of the process
3:40 Understand the purpose of a process map
4:23 How to draw the process map
6:58 Exceptions and rules in process maps
7:58 Accompanying textual business model

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