Using RASCI and Other Characteristics in BPMN Collaboration Diagrams

Key Concepts

• BPMN Collaboration: A diagram where Tasks/Activities are assigned to Lanes representing functions, departments, or roles.
• RA(S)CI Characteristics: Responsibility attributes like Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed, etc.
• Mavim Extensions: Two key functions :
  • Characteristics Range
  • Show in One Lane

Function 1: Characteristics Range

This function allows users to filter which characteristics (e.g., Responsible, Accountable) are displayed in a BPMN Collaboration.

How to Use:

1. Select the desired Process Pool in the BPMN Collaboration.
2. Right-click to open the context menu.
3. Choose Characteristics Range.
   
4. Select the characteristics to display (e.g., only “Responsible”).
   

Note: Characteristics like “blank” are also valid and can affect visibility.

Function 2: Show in One Lane

This function ensures that a Task/Activity is shown in only one Lane, even if multiple relationships exist.

 How to Use:

1. Select the Shape (Task/Activity) in the desired Lane.
   
2. Right-click to open the context menu.
   
3. Choose Show in One Lane.
   

Situational Examples

Situation 1: Multiple Characteristics Across Lanes

• A Task is linked to Lane F1 with “Accountable” and to Lane F2 with “Responsible”.
• Result: Task appears in both Lanes.

Situation 2: Same Characteristic in Multiple Lanes

• Task-C is linked to both F2 and F3 with “Responsible”.
• Result: Task appears in both Lanes.

Solution Options:

• Change one of the relationships to a different characteristic (e.g., “blank”).
• Use Show in One Lane to display the Task in only one Lane.

Recommended Workflow

1. Start with Characteristics Range to define which attributes should be visible.
2. If Tasks still appear in multiple Lanes undesirably, apply Show in One Lane per Task/Lane.