Book · Process Intelligence & Mining
Successful Process Mining Projects
From “there must be a data-driven way” to your first successful analysis project — a clear, six-step approach that demystifies process mining and actually gets you results.
No jargon, no smoke and mirrors — just a method that works.
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6
Step method
9
Reader reviews
30
Years experience
“A clear, practical roadmap grounded in real-world experience. Roland guides you through the full lifecycle of a project — from initial ambition through analysis, iteration, and delivering outcomes that matter.”
Nick Blackbourn
“This book equally serves people seeking the theoretical and academic understanding of Process Mining, as well as the practitioners that apply Roland’s tested implementation methodology.”
Ulf Henningsen
The challenge
You Know Your Processes
Could Be Better
Most organizations either skip process management entirely or stop at creating diagrams for regulators. They have no idea how their processes really run — and no baseline to improve from.
You don’t know where to start
Process mining has a lot of jargon and vendor noise. It’s hard to know what matters and what’s just marketing.
No repeatable method
Ad-hoc analyses produce interesting maps but not sustained improvements. You need a project framework, not a tool demo.
Tool selection paralysis
The market is crowded and every vendor claims to do everything. Choosing wrong costs months and budget.
this book is your no-nonsense guide through all three.
“Anyone who wants to introduce Process Mining in their company and who does not yet have in-depth knowledge about it should first acquire the necessary skills from Roland’s book. Easy to read and yet covering all necessary areas in depth.”
Reader review
Randolph Schütte
The Method
The SIX-Step APProach
For Successful Projects
Every chapter maps to a step. Every step maps to a deliverable. You finish the book with
a method you can run on your first real project the next week.
01
Scope & Frame
Define the process you are mining, the business question you want to answer, and the success criteria before touching a tool.
02
Data preparation
Identify the systems of truth for each step. Build automated data feeds for continous monitoring if desired.
03
Data Modeling
Prepare your event log. The quality of your input determines the quality of every analysis that follows.
04
Conformance Model
Create a reference process model so that you can measure deviation, rework, and compliance gaps in the next phase.
05
Pocess Analysis
Drill into the variants and deviations that drive cost, cycle time, or quality issues — and find the actual performance issues.
06
Improve & Monitor
Design the improved process, plan the change implementation, and set up continuous monitoring so the gains don’t evaporate.
Book Structure
Three Parts,
One Complete Picture
1. Foundation
Setting the stage
2. The method
Doing it right
3. Real life
Bringing it to life
What readers say
Ten Practioners.
One Verdict.
Must read for forward-thinking orgs
“Demystifies the role of Process Mining — not just as a standalone technique, but as an integrated discipline within Business Process Management.”
Hanneke Loefs-Mos
EA/BPM Consultant
Roland did it again
“Packed with valuable content, featuring a six-step approach designed to help you achieve tangible results from your process mining initiatives.”
Zbigniew Misiak
Author & BPM Consultant
Hands-on step-by-step guide
“A very hands-on and easy-to-follow step-by-step guide for getting started with Process Mining.”
Martin Holling
BPM Practitioner
Acquire the necessary skills first
“Anyone who wants to introduce Process Mining in their company and does not yet have in-depth knowledge should first acquire the necessary skills from this book.”
Randolph Schütte
Product Manager
Excellent handbook and reference
“A truly groundbreaking roadmap, covering everything from initiation and conception to the development of a robust business case and sustainability.”
Katrin Wetzel
Head of Business Process Management
Easygoing, sensible, pragmatic
“Excellent, real-world examples of how to evaluate, select, and implement a Process Mining tool and set up a center of excellence in an enterprise.”
Tony Phillips
Business Architect
Makes it easy to implement Mining
“The book guides you through project planning, analysis techniques, input to business cases, and input for process improvement.”
Per Brandsholm
Implementation Project Manager
present complex subject in a user-friendly way
“Easy to read and yet covering all necessary areas in depth.”
Nick Blackbourn
Head of Process Intelligence – UK
Roland did it again
“Roland continues to share his experiences, which he gained in a career spanning 30+ years, and seamlessly connects to ‘Successful Architecture Implementation’.”
Ulf Henningsen
Ent. Architect & Bus. Transformation Leader
Roland succeeds in demystifying
“He takes you on this enjoyable journey of improving your organization’s processes with defined steps and walks you through how to implement mining into your program.”
Marc Mendelson
Big 4 Consulting Director
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A comprehensive checklist of everything to consider across all six steps — print it, pin it, use it on your next project.
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