Forløpene

Forløpene is a Norwegian term used to describe sequences of events, steps, or phases that lead to a particular outcome. The plural form forløpene is used when referring to several such sequences. The word emphasizes progression, planning, and the interconnection between stages, as opposed to isolated tasks. Etymologically, it derives from forløpe, meaning to run through or progress.

In education, a studieforløp or læreforløp describes a curriculum pathway, including courses, prerequisites, and assessment milestones that guide a student from entry to graduation. In healthcare, pasientforløp or patient pathways map the sequence of care from initial consultation to discharge, aiming to ensure timely and coordinated treatment. In public administration and project management, forløp denotes standardized processes or workflows, such as onboarding for new employees or the lifecycle of a project from initiation to closing. In user experience, brukerforløp or brukerverdenhet? (brukerforløp is common) refers to the steps a user takes to achieve a goal within a product, often described as a user journey.

Characteristics of forløpene include being structured, documented, and frequently governed by policy, guidelines, or standards. They may be linear or include branching paths depending on choices or outcomes. Milestones, checkpoints, and evaluative criteria are common, and successful execution typically requires coordination among several actors or organizations.

See also: forløp as a concept, prosess (process), and retningslinjer (guidelines).