Bringing life into references process models: A participatory approach for identifying, discussing, and resolving model adaptations

Authors

Michael Schermann, Santa Clara UniversityFollow
Michael Prilla
Helmut Krcmar
Thomas Herrmann

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2008

Publisher

GITO mbH Verlag

Abstract

Although reference models are focal research objects in our discipline, surprisingly little guidance can be found on the actual process of identifying and resolving adaptations to reference models. Hence, we present a participatory workshop approach that enables participants to resolve on adaptations by modelbased discourse. We found that three design principles influence the outcome of the workshop: First, we argue that reference model should be constructed as a set of modules to reduce the complexity of adaptation tasks. The modules come with a domain-specific set of adaptation triggers. Second, we applied a discursive process walkthrough. We use the triggers as guiding questions during this phase. Third, when the participants resolved on an adaptation to the model, they additionally had to agree on action items that are necessary to implement the adaptations made. Overall, our workshop approach closes the gap between construction and use of reference models.

Comments

Multikonferenz Wirtschaftsinformatik 2008

Recommended Citation

Schermann, M., Prilla, M., Krcmar, H., and Herrmann, T. (2008): ”Bringing Life into References Process Models: A Participatory Approach for Identifying, Discussing, and Resolving Model Adaptations”, Multikonferenz Wirtschaftsinformatik, Garching, Germany.