processdrevne

Processdrevne describes an approach to organizing work and information technology in which business processes—the sequences of tasks, roles, and rules that realize a business objective—drive how work is performed. In a process-driven paradigm, processes guide design, automation, and governance, while data and events play supporting roles. The aim is to create transparent, repeatable workflows that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Core concepts include process modeling and notation (notably BPMN 2.0), process automation through workflow engines, and process governance that defines ownership, compliance, and change management. Process mining can be used to analyze real execution traces to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.

Implementation often relies on business process management (BPM) platforms that coordinate human tasks and system services, with integrations across enterprise applications. A process-driven architecture emphasizes end-to-end visibility and traceability, enabling monitoring of throughput, SLA compliance, and cost per case.

Benefits include consistency, improved compliance, agility to adapt to change, and better alignment of IT with business goals. Challenges include potential over-engineering, complexity of cross-functional processes, and the need for governance and change management to sustain improvements. Process-driven approaches are commonly contrasted with data-driven or event-driven approaches, though many organizations blend elements from multiple paradigms.