Join experts Daniel Matka and Jan Mendling as they explore the evolving landscape of Business Process Management, shedding light on AI’s role and the future of process analytics.
A new podcast episode of Die Prozess-Philosophen was published on Jul 10, 2025 with the original title:
Prof. Dr. Jan Mendling on Process Mining
Overview:
In this insightful podcast episode, Professor Jan Mendling discusses the evolution of Business Process Management (BPM) and the role of AI and process mining. Emphasizing the need for organizations to rethink their processes, Mendling suggests that integrating new technologies requires a fundamental reassessment of existing workflows.
Core content:
- Professor Jan Mendling shares insights on the significant changes in Business Process Management (BPM) over the last two decades and the importance of adapting to new technologies, including AI.
- With over 600 publications, Mendling emphasizes the collaborative nature of academic research in BPM and the role of teamwork in producing significant contributions to the field.
- Discussions include how organizations must rethink their processes when integrating AI tools to avoid simply automating inefficient systems.
- Mendling highlights the critical importance of data quality and the ability to use comprehensive data sources for effective process analysis and mining.
- Future trends in process management are explored, including AI-driven innovations and the need for businesses to maintain a clear understanding of underlying workflows.
Learnings:
- Listeners will learn about the evolving landscape of BPM and how to strategically implement AI tools into their organizational processes.
- Gain insights into the significance of quality data in effective process mining and how it can influence business decisions.
- Understand the importance of collaboration in research and development within the BPM sphere to foster innovative solutions.
- Learn about the risks of automating existing inefficient processes and the necessity of re-evaluating process structures before implementation.
- Discover the future possibilities of integrating AI in BPM and the ongoing need for organizations to adapt to these changes thoughtfully.
The original content was published in German.
