How to draw a process map correctly | Understanding process maps for business analysts

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

So what are process diagrams for BAs? A process diagram is a visual model that shows how a collection of activities are arranged in an organization to get work done. If you've never heard of process diagrams or flows, you might also see them referred to as workflow diagrams or swimlane diagrams. One of the great benefits of process diagrams for BAs is that they are often intuitively understood by those involved. They are extremely powerful communication tools and allow for great feedback on the process early in the requirements process.

Process diagrams can also serve as a strategic technique that can help discover the real problem to be solved before delving into the details of a business-supporting solution. For this reason, understanding business process diagrams and visual modeling are important skills for business analysts. By the end of this video, you will know how to draw a process diagram in 7 steps and incorporate a business process flow into your next project.

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0:00 How to draw a process map correctly | Understanding process maps for business analysts
0:32 Why process diagrams 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 Understanding the purpose of a process map
4:23 How to draw the process map
6:58 Exceptions and rules in process diagrams
7:58 Accompanying textual business model

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