New Process Podcast

In this episode, I don’t talk about process modeling, process ownership, or AI in isolation. Instead, I step back and connect the ideas we’ve explored over the years into one picture: what New Process is today, how it grew from a way of thinking into a framework and now into a living knowledge platform, and what all of this means now that everyone is rushing to put AI on top of processes they never really understood in the first place.

The line I carry through the whole episode is this: No AI without process, no process without purpose.

If you’ve been following the podcast for a while, this episode helps you connect many of the ideas we’ve discussed. And if you’re new to New Process, I honestly think there’s no better place to start.

You’ll learn:

• What New Process really is in 2026 — an attitude, a system, and a vision, and how it grew from a framework into a knowledge platform
• Why a process is a social system of people creating value together, not a diagram — and why “first human, then digital” is a logic of effect, not a timeline
• How the New Process BPM Framework works as the operating system for a process-driven organization: life cycle, role concept, communication & steering, and notation
• Why AI is an amplifier — welcome for analysis and support, but never a replacement for the human participation that makes a process someone’s own — and why roles and governance matter more in the age of AI, not less
• What process experience and the “energy meter” mean: measuring not just how fast a process runs, but how it feels to the people who run it every day

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#67 Learn more about the Top BPM Topics 2026 of the New Process Community as well as what the BPM Thought Leaders have on their list for the new year.

In this episode, I’m sharing the results of the New Process Survey with you. More than 100 members of the New Process Community posted what they have on their list for 2026. I’ve read every single answer and categorized it to identify the top BPM topics 2026 for you.

Today’s Guests:

But I will not only share the results of the survey with you, I’ve also asked some top BPM Creators, Thought Leaders, and Researchers to share their top BPM topics with us:

• Amy Van Looy, professor at Ghent University in Belgium
• Zbigniew Misiak, founder of BPMtips.com
• Tim Geppert, lecturer at School of Management and Law at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
• Julia Kupke, Senior Process Excellence Consultant at Apolix
• Laura Brandenburg, founder of Bridging The Gap for Business Analysts
• Caspar Jans and Russell Gumersall from the BPM360 Podcast
• Regina Haar, Awareness Manager, and Carsten Behrens, founder and CEO of Modell Aachen
• Roland Woldt from the What’s your Baseline? podcast
• Björn Richerzhagen, founder of Minautics and organizer of the WorkflowAnalytica conference
• Wil van der Aalst, Godfather of Process Mining

You’ll learn:

• What the top BPM topics for 2026 are and what you can do about them.
• If you haven’t had these topics on your radar yet, you should definitely double-check whether they are relevant to you or not.
• So, it’s a must-listen-episode to get 2026 started! 🚀

Full report on New Process Pro:

To read more about the results of the New Process Survey and what the topics of the BPM Thought Leader are, just go to New Process Pro to access the report.

If you are not yet a member of New Process Pro, you can sign up for free here...

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#66 - In this episode, I am sharing a personal, unfiltered update recorded on holiday at Fleesensee: what happened over the past months, what worked, where I struggled — and the current learnings I’m using to move organizations toward a truly process-driven way of working. No polish, just real experience you can place in context. 

You’ll learn… 

• What has happened since the last podcast episode 
• Why I started working for Techniker Krankenkasse 
• What my learnings of the past few month are with regards to buidling a process-driven organization and rethinking processes 

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In this episode, I’m talking to Henrik Niedieck about what it truly means to live processes 24/7 – professionally, personally, and even during vacation. We explore how process thinking becomes a mindset that shapes not only your work but the way you see the world – even from a beach chair.

Today’s Guest:

Henrik Niedieck

Henrik is a Principal at Lumics Consulting – a joint venture between McKinsey & Company and Lufthansa Technik. For more than ten years, he has been supporting organizations in transforming their structures and processes using Lean methods and human-centric approaches.

Henrik’s passion for process improvement goes far beyond his consulting projects. Whether he’s optimizing aircraft maintenance, coaching leadership teams, or analyzing guest flow at a holiday resort – he always sees the world through a process lens.

He’s also a certified triathlon coach and Ironman athlete, applying the same discipline and continuous improvement mindset to sport as he does to business.

We recorded this episode during a spontaneous vacation meetup at Fleesensee – in German, on video, from a beach chair. You’ll find the video here.

The English version was translated using the AI tool HeyGen.

You’ll learn:

• Why process thinking is not just a job, but a mindset
• How Lean and classic BPM can come together to create lasting impact
• What it takes to drive change in international organizations
• How process improvement and Ironman training are surprisingly similar
• And what happens when two process nerds sit down in a beach chair to reflect on structure, flow, and process gaps – even while on vacation

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In dieser Episode spreche ich mit Henrik Niedieck darüber, was es wirklich bedeutet, Prozesse rund um die Uhr zu leben – beruflich, privat und sogar im Urlaub. Wir erkunden, wie aus prozessorientiertem Denken eine Haltung wird, die nicht nur die Arbeit, sondern auch den Blick auf die Welt prägt – selbst vom Strandkorb aus. 

Heute zu Gast:

Henrik Niedieck 

Henrik ist Principal bei Lumics Consulting – einem Joint Venture von McKinsey & Company und Lufthansa Technik. Seit über zehn Jahren begleitet er Organisationen bei der Transformation ihrer Strukturen und Prozesse – mit Lean-Methoden und einem menschenzentrierten Ansatz. 

Henriks Leidenschaft für Prozessverbesserung geht weit über seine Beratungsprojekte hinaus. Ob bei der Optimierung von Flugzeugwartung, dem Coaching von Führungsteams oder der Analyse von Gästeabläufen im Urlaubsresort – Henrik betrachtet die Welt immer durch die Prozess-Brille. 

Außerdem ist er zertifizierter Triathlon-Coach und Ironman-Athlet – und bringt dieselbe Disziplin und den Gedanken der kontinuierlichen Verbesserung auch im Sport zum Einsatz. 

Die Episode haben wir bei einem spontanen Urlaubstreffen am Fleesensee aufgenommen – auf Deutsch, per Video, direkt aus dem Strandkorb. Das Video findest du hier.

Du erfährst: 

• Warum prozessorientiertes Denken mehr als ein Job ist – nämlich eine Haltung
• Wie Lean und klassisches BPM gemeinsam nachhaltige Wirkung entfalten
• Was es braucht, um Veränderung in internationalen Organisationen voranzutreiben
• Warum Prozessmanagement und Ironman-Training mehr gemeinsam haben, als man denkt
• Und was passiert, wenn zwei Prozess-Nerds im Strandkorb über Struktur, Flow und Prozesslücken philosophieren – sogar im Urlaub

Ich hoffe, dir gefällt diese Episode des New Process Podcast und du bist neugierig auf mehr. Abonniere den Podcast, damit du keine Folge verpasst!
 
Die Links und Shownotes zur Episode findest du hier:
https://www.NewProcessLab.com/episode65
 

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In dieser Episode zeige ich dir, wie du die ersten Schritte auf dem Weg zu einer wirklich prozessorientierten Organisation gehen kannst. Egal, ob du gerade erst mit BPM startest oder einen neuen Impuls suchst – diese Folge hilft dir, Klarheit zu gewinnen und ins Handeln zu kommen. 

Du erfährst: 

• Warum Prozesse nur funktionieren, wenn sie einen klaren und inspirierenden Purpose haben
• Wie eine gemeinsame Prozesssprache für Klarheit und Ausrichtung sorgt
• Welche Rollen notwendig sind, um Prozesse wirklich lebendig werden zu lassen
• Warum einfache, intuitive Modelle der Schlüssel zu echter Beteiligung sind
• Wie dir die BPM Roadmap hilft, Schritt für Schritt eine prozessorientierte Organisation aufzubauen

Hier kannst du den BPM Roadmap Mini-Kurs kostenlos starten:
NewProcessLab.com/roadmap

Ich hoffe, dir gefällt diese Episode des New Process Podcasts und du bist schon gespannt auf die nächste Folge. Abonniere den Podcast gerne, damit du keine Ausgabe verpasst!

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In this episode, I share how to take your first steps toward building a truly process-driven organization. Whether you’re just starting with BPM or looking for a fresh perspective, this episode will help you gain clarity and momentum.

For the second time, this episode is not only available in English but also in German! 🚀

You’ll learn:

• Why processes only work when they have a clear and inspiring purpose
• How a shared process language creates clarity and alignment
• Which roles are essential to truly bring processes to life
• Why simple, intuitive models are key to genuine engagement
• How the BPM Roadmap helps you build a process-driven organization – step by step

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If you'd like to get the links and show notes for this episode, head to:
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#63 Get on this flight with Roland Woldt to learn more about Successful Architecture Implementation.

In this episode, I'm talking to Roland Woldt about his new book “Successful Architecture Implementation”. The book is a holistic guide on how to successfully run your Enterprise Architecture — or as I would call it — Business Process Management implementation project.  

Today’s Guest: 

Roland Woldt 

Roland is a BPM, process mining, and transformation consultant, podcast host, and author. 

Roland has an impressive track record of more than 25 years in the BPM space. He worked as a consultant and in management positions for Accenture, Software AG, KPMG and iGrafix. 

Together with J-M Erlendson, Roland is hosting the What's your baseline? podcast. 

A few days ago, he published his first book to share all his experience with the BPM and Enterprise Architecture community. 

Roland lives in northern Virginia, about an hour's drive from Washington DC, together with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and seven chickens. 

You’ll learn: 

• What Roland's new book is all about
• How this contributes to building a process-driven organization
• What Roland's predictions for the future of BPM are
• Where to meet Roland in person in the near future if you are living in Europe

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#62 DE - In dieser Episode gebe ich einen Überblick über den aktuellen Stand von New Process im Jahr 2025. Ich fasse zusammen, was New Process wirklich ist, welche neuesten Entwicklungen es gibt und wie es genutzt werden kann, um eine prozessorientierte Organisation aufzubauen.

Zum ersten Mal ist diese Episode nicht nur auf Englisch, sondern auch auf Deutsch verfügbar! Falls du dennoch lieber die englische Version hören möchtest, wechsle einfach zur anderen Episode.

Du erfährst:

• Was New Process eigentlich ist und wo wir im Jahr 2025 damit stehen
• Wie du Menschen für Prozesse begeistern kannst
• Wie du eine prozessorientierte Organisation entwickelst

Ich hoffe, dir hat diese Episode des New Process Podcast gefallen und du bist gespannt auf die nächste. Abonniere den Podcast, damit du keine Folge verpasst!

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#62 EN - In this episode, I’m providing an overview of the current State of New Process in 2025. I’m recapping on what New Process really is, its latest developments, and how it can be used to build a process-driven organization.

For the first time ever, this episode is not only available in English but also in German! If you prefer listening to the German edition, just switch to the other episode.

You’ll learn:

• What New Process actually is and where we are with it in 2025
• How you can get people excited about processes
• How to develop a process-driven organization

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