The book is a bit of a misnomer - it should be essential business process modelling for technicians

A key factor for BPM is the capturing and effective expression of a business process in a way that enables a shared understanding between both the business community and the technical community. I had thought that this book dealt with this aspect in detail, but not really.

What it is, however, is a very clear overview of the technical architecture of a BPM solution and the related standards that support that architecture. The book gives a very clear theoretical background (Petri Nets etc) which is helpful as well. Whether it should have spent so much time and space on the description of proposed or stillborn standards efforts I guess is open to question.

So get this book if you want a solid description of what a BPM solution should look like, that is clearly based on experience that is informed by a correct appreciation of the appropriate theory.

Don't get it if you want advice on modelling techniques or best practises in developing business process models.

Other Reviews

• Application Architecture relation
• The book is a bit of a misnomer - it should be essential business process modelling for technicians
• Good for understanding the technology and standards
• Best Practice
• what he says doesn't work does, what he says does doesn't