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Forgetting about the computers
Imagine that there has been a solar flare and that all telephones, fax machines,
and computers in the world cease to function. We are left with typewriters, paper,
interdepartmental mail (brown envelopes), and a courier service. By modeling a
process in these terms, we can more easily dismiss and distinguish between a
system component from the value-added step the system performs.
Making no assumptions on implementation
Define the entire business process for a full contextual understanding of the
process and all participants and stakeholders. Do not skip modeling a step
because another system already does that activity. The activity is still a crucial
part of the process.
Reconciling ...