Business Architecture

Understanding Value Streams, Business Capabilities, and Business Processes

Understanding Value Streams, Business Capabilities, and Business Processes

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Imagine you’re sitting in a business meeting. Someone stands up and starts talking about “value streams,” “business capabilities,” and “business processes.” Everyone nods. You nod too. But inside, you’re not entirely sure what any of it actually means , and you suspect a few other people in that room feel exactly the same way. Every time you’ve ordered food on your phone and waited for it to arrive at your door, every time you’ve walked into a restaurant and sat down for a meal , you’ve experienced “value streams,” “business capabilities,” and “business processes.