We talk a lot about the benefits of process models, modeling standards, and contextually relevant data but how does it work? Most people look at process models as pictures. We see them as ‘enhanced’ human and machine readable diagrams but diagrams nonetheless. A diagram is “a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.” Diagrams are communication mechanisms. They allow people to share ideas rapidly and collaborat

Part 1: What a Map Can Do For A Business Image Courtesy of Creative Commons Can you imagine driving to a new location without your cell phone or a GPS system? Without a map a lot of us would be driving around aimlessly and feeling lost. Thankfully we have developed extensive mapping systems with details such as traffic, road work, etc. to help us navigate to our desired destination in the most time efficient way. Many of us have experienced this feeling in business too. It is

Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning are all hot topics these days. Yet most of us become overwhelmed, don’t truly have a grasp of what it all means or how to use it. Big data is incredibly useful only when handled properly and can provide huge value for an organization long-term when structured in a way that makes it reusable. There are a few key elements that are often overlooked when thinking in terms of big data. The first is a lack of discipline or ap