Merge pull request #77 from allegro-internal/post/bpmn

add post about bpmn

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     linkedin: piotr-klimiec
     github: klimiec
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+kamila.rybkiewicz:
+    name: Kamila Rybkiewicz
+    bio: An enthusiast of agile teamwork and close collaboration. Her personal mission is to bridge the gap between Business and Technology in the area of Process Excellence and Process Automation.

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+title: "BPMN: The Key to Understanding Business Processes"
+author: kamila.rybkiewicz
+tags: [tech, bpmn, process mining, event storming, business processes]
+---
+
+If you have experience with Event Storming and have ever found yourself wishing there was a way to document the insights gathered during a session,
+or wanting to communicate the process to other team members, then I have a solution for you. This idea can be expressed in a famous saying:
+>_One picture is worth more than a thousand words._
+
+As a passionate [process mapper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_process_mapping), I am convinced that [Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Process_Model_and_Notation) is the key to understanding the analysis and optimization of business processes.
+I resonate deeply with the idea that graphical visualization using BPMN allows for clear representation of processes,
+making it easier for all participants to understand, regardless of their role within the organization. Familiarity with BPMN is not solely vital for business
+analysts, but also serves as a valuable tool for developers, testers, and project managers. Crafting process maps at the initial stages of any project, featuring
+both the current AS-IS and intended TO-BE process, paves the way for more efficient and transparent communication between technical teams and their business stakeholders.
+I love that “Aha” moment when participants discover and share knowledge about the process, leading to synergy and better understanding among both business and technical teams.
+
+![BPMN simple example](/assets/img/articles/2024-07-16-bpmn-the-key-to-understanding-business-processes/bpmn_example_1.png)
+
+## BPMN: Basics and Functions
+
+BPMN is a standard graphical notation language that enables the depiction of business processes in a way that is understandable to all stakeholders.
+Using graphical elements such as tasks, events, decision gateways, and flows, BPMN allows for the precise definition of the sequence of actions,
+resources, and the role of each participant in the process.
+Here is a simple example. Keep in mind that in real life, maps are usually much more complex.
+
+![BPMN example](/assets/img/articles/2024-07-16-bpmn-the-key-to-understanding-business-processes/bpmn_example_2.png)
+
+## Benefits from a Broader Perspective
+Mapping processes with BPMN brings numerous benefits to organizations. First, it enables a better understanding and analysis of business processes,
+leading to improved communication and collaboration between different departments. In my opinion, it should always be the first step before
+undertaking actions aimed at optimizing, standardizing, and automating business processes. Moreover, it helps identify those responsible for
+processes, as well as define the participants and the dependencies between them. Overall, process management aims to increase awareness and
+improve process efficiency within the company, which is a priority for every organization.
+
+## Updating Maps: Processes in Constant Motion
+However, it is essential to remember that business processes are dynamic and continuously changing. Creating a process map is only the
+first step. Unfortunately, these maps require regular updates to reflect the actual state of processes and continue to serve as a tool
+for understanding, analysis, and optimization.
+
+## Synergy with Event Storming
+Event Storming, as described in this [article]({% post_url 2022-07-19-event-storming-workshops %}),
+is also close to my heart because the similarity between [BPM (Business Process Modelling)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_process_modeling)
+using BPMN and Event Storming is undeniable. Both approaches emphasize
+communication and knowledge sharing, leading to better understanding and effective optimization of processes. The difference lies in the
+fact that Event Storming focuses on an interactive workshop, while BPMN offers a specific process notation. From my experience, these two
+worlds can be combined. To retain the knowledge discovered in Event Storming workshops, I suggest documenting the process in BPMN notation,
+which serves as an excellent material for further work on process optimization or spreading knowledge about it further. The importance of
+open communication and preventing knowledge loss is elaborated [here]({% post_url 2023-10-30-battle-against-knowledge-loss %}).
+Although BPM, using BPMN for process notation, and Event Storming, a workshop method, are distinct, they both aim to enhance process understanding.
+Below is my comparison:
+
+![BPMN vs Event Storming](/assets/img/articles/2024-07-16-bpmn-the-key-to-understanding-business-processes/bpmn_vs_es.png)
+
+## Process Mining: Immersion in the Process
+Process Mining is a technique for process analysis that naturally complements BPMN process mapping. It represents a higher level
+of process management by utilizing real data, such as process
+logs from various systems, to show how processes actually unfold in practice. Moreover, we can use a Conformance
+Checker to compare our desired process model (or how we think it goes), presented through a BPMN map, with actual behaviors and deviations.
+This enables organizations to identify areas for optimization and improvement, monitor compliance with established standards, and respond
+to changes in the business environment.
+
+## Summary
+BPMN, along with Process Mining and Event Storming, are tools that allow for a better understanding of business processes. They are the key
+and the beginning of something more, namely, a process management approach within companies. Through this, organizations can gain a deeper
+understanding of their processes, identify areas for improvement, respond to changes in the business environment, and strive for efficiency
+improvements at every level of operation.

authors/kamila.rybkiewicz/index.md

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+author: kamila.rybkiewicz
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