Context models are simple communication tools used to depict the context of a business, a system, or a process. The context is the environment in which the object of our interest exists. Context models capture how the central object interacts…
Category: Modelling & Presenting
How To Create a Conceptual Data Model
A conceptual data model is a structured business view of the data required to support business processes, record business events, and track related performance measures. The main elements of the conceptual model Entity: is a person, organization, object, or concept…
Expanding the Use of a Use Case Diagram
The use case diagram is not dead. In fact, business people love it. It’s simple, clear and business-friendly. It has three self-explanatory elements – the boundary, the actors and the use cases. Without getting into specifics of relationships such as…
Modelling Best Practices: Conciseness
Best practices for creating concise business models and diagrams - focus on cimplicity and creating a shared understnading
Modelling Best Practices: Consistency
Tips for creating consistent business models and diagrams: business analysis best practices
Modelling Best Practices: Clarity
Tips for creating clear business models and diagrams: business analysis best practices
What’s in a Colour?
As I was going through a familiar intersection the other day, I’ve almost hit the brakes on a green light, with other cars behind me. The street is so familiar that I know the exact distance between each traffic light…