The primary objectives of this course are to introduce business process concepts and strategies. You will learn how to understand and specify the flow of work responsibility and movement of information throughout an enterprise. For businesses to maximize the benefits of technology, they must transform their ad-hoc and often poorly defined ways of doing things to formal business processes. In addition, you will explore frameworks for business process management. You will also learn about the importance of business mapping as well as how to analyze stakeholders and keep them involved in the process.
In this module, we'll discover today's business landscape, where organizations grapple with challenges that may hinder their competitiveness. Technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and unpredictable market dynamics create an environment where the only constant is change. Legacy systems and organizational structures can impede an organization's ability to adjust accordingly. This inability to adapt, leverage insights from data, and adopt proactive-thinking culture can stifle progress within organizations. The only clear path forward is to adapt to this evolving terrain. Adapting to new technologies (i.e., AI), developing a culture of innovation, and encouraging a mindset open to continuous improvement are vital for organizations to stay competitive.
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1 Video16 Lektüren2 Aufgaben1 Diskussionsthema
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1 Video•Insgesamt 6 Minuten
Organizational system evolution•6 Minuten
16 Lektüren•Insgesamt 197 Minuten
Course Overview•1 Minute
Syllabus - Introduction to Business Process Engineering•10 Minuten
Competencies of Business Agility Overview•1 Minute
Podcast by SAFe on business agility •50 Minuten
Competencies of Business Agility•5 Minuten
Conclusion•1 Minute
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 4 Minuten
Check Your Knowledge: Thriving in the Digital Age•2 Minuten
Check Your Knowledge: Agile Product Delivery•2 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Meet Your Fellow Learners•10 Minuten
Business Process Mapping in the Digital Age
Modul 2•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, we will learn about business process mapping and how it offers numerous benefits to improve efficiency and lead to greater productivity. Business process mapping is the cornerstone of understanding and improving organizational workflows. It involves identifying, analyzing, and visualizing processes to streamline operations.
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1 Video11 Lektüren3 Aufgaben
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1 Video•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Business Process Management•5 Minuten
11 Lektüren•Insgesamt 191 Minuten
Business Process Mapping in the Digital Age•1 Minute
BPM Resources & Media•95 Minuten
What is the relationship between Business Process Management and technology?•1 Minute
Brief History of Business Process Mapping•2 Minuten
Evolution of BPM•22 Minuten
BPM “Mystifying” Points Versus Reality•3 Minuten
The Iceberg Syndrome•5 Minuten
Process Focused Business Transformation House•6 Minuten
Exploring “Reality” •3 Minuten
Understanding BPM•3 Minuten
Business Process Mapping Resources & Media•50 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 12 Minuten
Questions to Consider: Business Process Mapping•2 Minuten
Check Your Knowledge: Business Process Management•6 Minuten
Check Your Knowledge: Process Focused Business Transformation House•4 Minuten
Business Analysis Framework
Modul 3•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, you will learn about business analysis, business models, and how to gather and prioritize requirements. You will learn about the series of plans that help document and set business expectations, which contribute to a business’s success. You will learn what goes into a plan as well as how to draft an effective one. We will also explore the role of the business analyst and how understanding such a role can improve your work as an engineer.
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1 Video25 Lektüren5 Aufgaben1 peer review
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1 Video•Insgesamt 5 Minuten
Navigating Complexities in Business•5 Minuten
25 Lektüren•Insgesamt 87 Minuten
Business Analysis Framework•1 Minute
Overview of Business Analysis in Project Management •2 Minuten
Importance of a Well-Defined BA Plan •2 Minuten
Key Components of a Comprehensive Business Analysis Plan•3 Minuten
Why Is Having a Plan Important to How an Engineer Approaches Work?•2 Minuten
Understanding Elicitation in Business Analysis•3 Minuten
Crafting an Effective Elicitation Plan•5 Minuten
In-Depth Exploration of Elicitation Techniques•5 Minuten
Elicitation Considerations•3 Minuten
Elicitation Considerations - Part 2•3 Minuten
Successful Implementation of Requirements Traceability•4 Minuten
Types of Models in Business Analysis: Textual Modeling•3 Minuten
Types of Models in Business Analysis: Graphical Modeling•3 Minuten
Integration of BA Activities in the Project Management Lifecycle•2 Minuten
Techniques for Prioritizing Requirements•3 Minuten
Navigating Complexity: An Overview•2 Minuten
Collaborative Workshop: Mapping BA Activities to Project Phases•2 Minuten
Process Mapping •3 Minuten
Understanding the Basics of Process Mapping •1 Minute
Shapes Used in Process Mapping•10 Minuten
Creating a Relationship Map•2 Minuten
Creating the Cross-Functional Process Map•5 Minuten
Process Map Example•10 Minuten
SWOT Analysis•5 Minuten
Understanding Gap Analysis•3 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 99 Minuten
Business Analysis Framework Quiz•30 Minuten
Check Your Knowledge: BA Plan and Components•3 Minuten
Boston Marathon Project: Elicitation Techniques and Requirement Prioritization•60 Minuten
Check Your Knowledge: Elicitation•3 Minuten
Check Your Knowledge: Identifying and Prioritizing Requirements•3 Minuten
1 peer review•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Gap Analysis•60 Minuten
Stakeholder Analysis
Modul 4•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, we will look into strategies for keeping our stakeholders engaged. Through lessons in stakeholder analysis, mapping, and engagement, you will learn how to take a strategic approach to identify, understand, and involve stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
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