09 trends in information modelling
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This document discusses trends in information modeling through configurable reference models and process building blocks. Configurable reference modeling allows for an integrated total model that can be configured for different user perspectives automatically based on their requirements. Process building blocks provide standardized elements that allow modeling of complex government processes in a more comparable and efficient way. The use of configurable reference models and process building blocks can help reduce costs and complexity while avoiding inconsistencies.
09 trends in information modelling
- 1. Trends in Information ModellingConfigurable Reference Models &ProcessBuilding Blocks
- 2. Idea: Streamlining Information ModelingCostandComplexityReductionthroughConfigurative Reference ModelingCostandComplexityReductionthroughProcessBuilding Blocks
- 4. Configurative Reference ModelingWarehousing & 3rd-Party-DealWarehousing & 3rd-Party-DealIdea: Generating modelvariants automaticallyStarting point:integrated totalmodelDependent onuser‘s requirementsConfigurativeReference ModelingNon-Skilled PersonNon-Skilled Person
- 5. Introduction – Reuse of Information ModelsReuse of information models implies complying with needs of different user groupscompany-specific user groupscompanies as user groups “reference models”varying requirementsto be considered within information models
- 6. Example: Requirements of Different CompaniesBusiness characteristics (e. g. type of trade business)
- 7. Example: Requirements of Company Specific User GroupsPerspectivesDimensionsofPerspectivesModeling PurposeOrganizationalRoleFurther Influences
- 8. Resulting ProblemsProblems: RedundanciesIncreased modeling and maintenance costsDanger of Inconsistencies within the model base
- 9. Solution: Configurative Information ModelingConstructionof an integrated total modelthatcontains all perspective-specificinformationsModel elementsthatare relevant formorethanoneperspectivehavetobemodeledandmaintainedonlyonceRedundanciesandinconsistenciesareavoided.
- 10. Basic Concept: Model ProjectionSpecific models for specific perspectives are provided via model projectionModel elements that are not relevant for a specific perspective are hiddenModels for specific perspectives are reprensented by viewson the integrated total model
- 11. Configuration MechanismsModel Type SelectionSelection of different model types for different perspectives(e. g. ERM vs. Technical Term Model)Element Type SelectionVariation of model types for different perspectives(e. g. annotation of organizational units in the EPC)Element SelectionHiding of non relevant, single model elementsSynonym ManagementPerspective-specific exchange of synonymsRepresentation VariationVariation of symbolsVariation of model topologiesRepresentation variation of configuration points
- 12. Model LayersModel that-describessimilaritiesoftheusedmodelinglanguages-allowsmodificationsofthemeta model language-isusedtospecifyconfigurationmechanismsModels oftheusedmodelinglanguage(s)Models oftheregardedissue(s)Issue(s) tobemodeled
- 13. E. g. Organizational DesignConfiguration Mechanisms: Model Type SelectionModel Types: resulttypesof a modelinglanguage:EPC, ERM etc.MetaMeta Model Layer:assignmentofperspectivesto model typesMeta Model Layer: Language specificationsof non selected model typesdisappearModel Layer: Modeling with „forbidden“ languagesisnolongerpossible
- 14. Configuration Mechanisms: Element Type Selection
- 15. Configuration Mechanisms: Element Type SelectionMeta Meta Model Layer:Reduction of model types by element types
- 16. Configuration Mechanisms: Element Type SelectionMeta Model Layer:Element types disappear from the specifications of model types
- 18. Problem of Governmental Processes
- 19. FirefightersPoliceCitizens OfficeEnvironment OfficeBuilding OfficeProcess in an inter-administrational View
- 20. Traditional Process ModellingTraditional Modelling Approaches:Use of generally applicable modelling languagesNot domain specific (harder to understand)High/varying level of detail (not always required)High degree of freedom (difficult to analyse)Syntactically complex (requires expert knowledge)Time consuming
- 23. PICTURE Language Constructs (II)
- 24. Example for PICTURE Language Constructs
- 25. Objectives and ChallengesObjectives of PICTUREGet an overview of the whole process landscape of a public bodyEfficient identification and analysis of possible reorganisation activities (organisational and technical)ChallengesMany interdependent processesHuge amount of functional process know-how of employeesLimited time of employeesHandling and presentation of a huge amount of processesMaintenance and reutilisation of existing processes
- 26. Potential of the Building Block-Based Process ModellingHigher comparability of particular types of model elements to present activitiesIncreased impact of individual elements on the meaning of the whole modelIf possible: immediate use of domain-specific terminology within the process building blocks to increase the comprehensibility (e.g. “Undertake formal check”)Highlighting function for relevant issues (e.g. “Transfer data in computer system”)Limiting function for non-relevant issues (e.g. no graphical representation of complex checks of content as it is enclosed in the building block “Check content”) Result: Better comparability between models
- 27. Trends in Information ModellingConfigurable Reference Models &ProcessBuilding Blocks