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BPM Methodology - ABBER
Sandeep Mehta	Rating

Purpose of this Article

This article will explain a newer approach to implementing a Business Process Management (BPM) solution, invented as an SDLC, by the author of this white paper. Which SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) is the most suitable for effective implementation of a BPM solution?  How a BPM solution implemented with the right methodology can generate higher ROI (Return on Investment)?  
The normal waterfall approach and agile methodology do not directly suit implementing a cutting edge BPM solution.  It demands a much more tailored SDLC. It is very important to understand, why BPM has a need to follow a separate SDLC. Let’s first understand why we term BPM as a separate discipline in the IT world.

Key Points:

• Why BPM?

• What is missing in normal SDLCs for BPM?

• Suggested BPM Methodology – ABBER

• Analyze

• Problem Statement

• Current System Capabilities

• “Wants” versus “Nice to Haves”

• Blue Printing

• Gaps – Identify Improvement Areas

• Business Process Design – To Be Workflow

• Identify Business Process Modules – Don’t worry about details

• Estimation & Approval

• Technology & Approach

• Business Rules & User Interface

• Build

• Empower

• Train Business Users, Make them your partners

• Let them configure the business rules. Less dependency on the maintenance team

• Roll out

• Less overheads, Shared Responsibilities

• Incremental Deployment, Continuous Business Improvements

• Summary - Satisfied Client with appreciation for IT effort!