processesschools

Processesschools is a term used to describe a family of theoretical and methodological approaches that treat processes as the central objects of study across disciplines. The word is a portmanteau of process and schools, signaling the idea that related lines of inquiry can be grouped into coherent, process-oriented frameworks. The label is not tied to a single doctrine but to a family of perspectives that emphasize mapping, analyzing, and redesigning the sequences of actions that constitute systems.

Elements common to processesschools include process mapping to reveal steps, inputs, outputs, and actors; iterative development and feedback loops; measurement of process performance; and collaborative, cross-disciplinary participation. Advocates argue that focusing on processes yields more resilient designs and clearer accountability than a sole emphasis on outcomes or static structures. The approaches draw on process thinking from areas such as workflow management, process mining, and agile or design-oriented methodologies, and they are applied in contexts ranging from education and healthcare to software engineering and public administration.

Critics caution that an excessive focus on procedures can obscure outcomes, stifle creativity, or introduce bureaucratic overhead. The term remains informal and is used mainly in discussions of method and pedagogy rather than as a formal discipline with standardized curricula. See also process thinking, systems theory, process mining, design thinking, and workflow management.