Process Modeler

A process modeler is a much-used component of a business process management suite (though it can also, and frequently does, stand alone). Basically, it is used to take a fluid business process, and represent it by a series of distinguishable parts. It accomplishes this using various graphic aids such as flow charts, as well as various specialized computer programs.

A process modeler usually performs in the attempt to achieve three different levels of explanation. The first of these is “descriptive explanation.” In descriptive explanation, the actual details of a process are described. Frequently, the point of view of a person within the process is taken in order to better understand what steps must be undertaken to improve the process.

A process modeler can also have a prescriptive goal. Prescriptive goals usually go hand in hand with hypothetical models–for example, if a company that hasn’t actually started operations yet is attempting to think up a model that will be well suited. A process modeler tries to define rules and procedures that, if followed, would hypothetically allow the company to reach a hoped-for level of efficiency.

Finally, “explanatory” models fill in the gaps between processes and the reasoning behind them. Process modelers in this day and age can use computer-driven hypertext to give a better idea of how different stages of a process fit together. More ambitious companies have even been known to use computer script to describe their models.

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