Explore insights on Business Process Management (BPM) from industry experts Daniel Matka, Matúš Mala, and Professor Guido Fischermann as they discuss strategies, challenges, and future trends in process optimization.
Published on: 2025-07-22 17:03:30
A new podcast episode of Die Prozess-Philosophen was published on Jul 22, 2025, with the original title:
65: Prof. Dr. Guido Fischermanns
Overview:
In this episode, the hosts engage with Prof. Dr. Guido Fischermanns, a veteran in business process management (BPM), discussing the evolution of process management, its challenges, and the importance of understanding organizational culture in driving BPM initiatives. Key insights include the role of technology and the impact of leadership on process optimization.
Core content:
- The discussion highlights the historical context of BPM, emphasizing the dominance of various management methods over the years, including Business Process Reengineering and Lean methodologies.
- Prof. Fischermanns stresses the pivotal role of organizational culture and leadership in successfully implementing BPM by aligning process changes with strategic goals.
- A critical approach to process management is recommended, focusing on strategic value rather than mere compliance with frameworks and methodologies.
- Current technological advancements, including Process Mining and RPA, are changing the BPM landscape, making it easier to implement and automate processes effectively.
Learnings:
- Listeners will understand how historical BPM methods can influence current practices and the importance of adapting to new challenges and technologies in the field.
- The episode provides insights into the necessity of aligning process management strategies with overall business objectives for value creation.
- Listeners will learn how to recognize the importance of cultural readiness for BPM initiatives, which significantly enhances the likelihood of success.
- The conversation offers practical perspectives on utilizing modern tools and practices like automation to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
The original content was published in German.
