How Process Mining takes BPM to a whole new level with Wil van der Aalst

New Process Podcast

#032 Let’s deep dive into the topic of process mining with the godfather of process mining himself.

In this episode, I’m taking a closer look at process mining and how it can help to take BPM to the next level. To do this, I had the honour of talking to the godfather of Process Mining himself: Wil van der Aalst!
In addition to Wil's experiences and recommendations on how to get people involved in process mining activities, we're also discussing what the future of process mining and BPM might look like, and how Wil sees the influence of AI on BPM and work in general.
Today’s Guest:
Wil van der Aalst
Wil is Alexander-von-Humboldt professor at RWTH Aachen University, Chief Scientist at Celonis, and is also known as the "Godfather of Process Mining".
He studied Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology and received his PhD in mathematics in 1992.
Wil is a thought leader, author, and speaker in the fields of data science, business process management, and process mining and Wil is one of the most cited computer scientists in the world.
He is father of four children and he is living with his wife and their dog in Aachen. Besides all his professional roles, he also likes to hike - for example in the Alps.
You’ll learn:

• How to involve the people working in the processes in process mining activities
• How to convince top management to invest in process mining
• What Wil expects for the next 10 years to come in the area of BPM
• How Wil sees the influence of AI on BPM and work in general
• What Wil’s experiences with being sensitive to different cultures, the uniqueness of people, and their needs in the context of processes are
• What Wil’s top recommendations on how to rethink processes are
• Where to learn more and how to start with process mining

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