The Evolution of BPM: Part I -- Workflow to Process

by Paul Allen

Despite the branding, business process management (BPM) is actually not a new initiative but has evolved out of previous generations of both technology and practices. In this Executive Update, we examine the evolution of BPM using graphical examples. In particular, we provide advice about where (and where not) approaches and artifacts from previous generations can be leveraged in new scenarios, and suggest strategies for moving ahead.