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Tasks are executed in parallel.  \nTask 2A Task 2B  \nFlow merges.  \nTask (I/0)  \nDescision  \nFalse  \nTrue  \nTask 3  \nSub-Process  \nThe sub-process embeds another process model.  \nLane 1  \nParallel Join   \nTask (I/0)   \nData Store   \nSub-process  \nsuccessful?  \nEnd Event  \nExclusive Gateway. The decision is not made at the gateway. It is made in preceding task.  \nSub-Process   \nThe flow of work splits. Tasks are executed in parallel.  \nThe flow of work merges. The join must be explcit.  \nLane 2  \nThe sub-process embeds another process model.  \nFlowchart  \nSwimlane for  \nRole 1  \n Stop   \n Task 1   Task 2A   Task 2B   \nInput/Output  \nTrue  \nStop  \nSwimlanes are an unofficial, but common, extension to the flowcharting standard.  \nSwimlane for  \nRole 2  \nSub-Process   \nThe sub-process embeds another process model.  \nThe flow of work splits. Tasks are executed in parallel.  \nDecision  \nFlow merge into a task.  \nElements that are consistent across different model types:  \n• Activity: an individual step or piece of work that forms part of the business process. It may be a single task or may be further decomposed into a subprocess (with its own activities, flow, and other process elements).  \n• Event: a zero-time occurrence which initiates, interrupts, or terminates an activity or task within a process or the process itself. It may be a  \n› message received,  \n› the passage of time, or  \n› the occurrence of a condition as defined in the business rules.  \n©2021  \nInternational Institute of Business Analysis. IIBA and the IIBA logo are registered trademarks of the International Institute of Business Analysis.  \n1  \n• Directional Flow: a path that indicates the logical sequence of the workflow. In general, diagrams are drawn to show the passage of time in a consistent fashion (typically in the direction that text would be read).  \n• Decision Point: a point in the process where the flow of work splits into two or more flows (paths), which may be mutually exclusive alternatives or parallels. A decision can also be used to locate rules where separate flows merge.  \n• Link: a connection to other process maps.  \n• Role: a type of person or group involved in the process. Its definitions typically match those in the organizational model.  \nRemember these concepts when building a process flow:  \n• It needs to be simple enough so that everyone can follow the flow but it needs to have enough detail to describe the process.  \n• All flows should have a corresponding narrative to explain the steps.  \n• Decision points need all possible outcomes (if you can only move in one direction, it’s not a decision point).  \n• Watch crossing lines/paths in the visual (it becomes confusing and difficult to follow).  \n• Swim lanes are a great tool to differentiate between roles or actors in a process flow.  \n• Use consistent language for the same types of model elements (if you’re using a verb to start an activity, use verbs to start all activities).  \n©2021  \nInternational Institute of Business Analysis. IIBA and the IIBA logo are registered trademarks of the International Institute of Business Analysis.  \n2","cbCairAUeya388gM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairAUeya388gM","pdf",292998,"English","# Process modeling notations\n## Common diagram types\n# Core diagram elements\n## Activity, event, and directional flow\n## Decision point, link, and role\n# Building a process flow\n## Simplicity, narrative alignment, and visual clarity","[{\"question\":\"Which notations can be used to model process flows?\",\"answer\":\"Common options include flowcharts and Value Stream Mapping, Data Flow Diagrams and UML, BPMN, IDEF with IGOE, and SIPOC with value stream analysis.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key elements consistent across different process model types?\",\"answer\":\"The guide highlights Activity, Event, Directional Flow, Decision Point, Link, and Role as elements that recur across model types.\"},{\"question\":\"What practical rules help when building a process flow diagram?\",\"answer\":\"Make the flow easy to follow yet detailed enough, provide a matching narrative, include all possible decision outcomes, avoid crossing lines/paths, use swim lanes to separate roles, and keep language consistent for the same element types.\"}]","Process Flows - At A Glance - Key Process Modeling Notations and Concepts | PDF"]