Information Flow Modelling - in a Nutshell
The Information Flow Model
Sometimes it is important to be able to understand how information OUGHT to flow around the business). This is when you need the to build Information Flow Models.
In the past, primitive versions of these, known as Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), were used in an attempt to do this but they were very cumbersome to build and maintain and were of little practical value to the business.
In IMM™ the Integrated Modelling Method the Information Flow Models in eliminate all of the shortcomings of DFDs and are only built when required and when they can add real value.
Information can flow between Business Functions within the business or between Business Functions and entities outside the business, called “External Entities”.
Above an example of a simple Information Flow Model
For more information on Information Flow Modeling get John Owens’ book from john@kiwi-dreams.co.nz
