Proof of Concept (POC) Guidelines¶
Understanding the POC Approach¶
A Proof of Concept (POC) is a prototype application developed within 3-5 days to validate:
- Technology fit
- Architectural compatibility
- Development approach alignment
- Business domain problem modeling
- Resource and effort requirements
- Operational impacts
Key Objectives¶
The primary goals of a POC include:
- Verifying the approach works for the problem at hand
- Convincing internal stakeholders that the solution is viable
- Working through a complete use case at a high level to determine next steps
- Learning and building skills with the Aletyx tools and how they help solve your problems
POC Team Composition¶
Ideal Team Structure¶
- Team Size: 2-4 people
- Recommended Roles:
- Business Analyst
- Technical Architect
- Domain Expert
- External Consultant (optional)
Required Skill Sets¶
- BPMN™ and DMN™ modeling expertise
- Business domain knowledge
- Technical implementation skills
- Analytical and moderation capabilities
POC Planning Checklist¶
Preliminary Preparations¶
- Define clear, focused POC goals
- Select a relevant business process to demonstrate value
- Identify key stakeholders at the start and keep engaged throughout the initial week
- Prepare technical environment
Technical Prerequisites¶
- Cloud/On-Premise Access Setup
- Aletyx Playground
- Docker® or Container platform/orchestrator to work with
- Test system access
- Development Tools
- Aletyx Developer Tools in VS Code
- Java™ Development Kit 17
- Apache Maven™ 3.9.6+
- Preferred IDE
- Version Control
- Git repository
- Collaboration access
Organizational Preparation¶
- Communicate POC details
- Goals
- Scope
- Timeline
- Team members
- Prepare meeting logistics
- Physical or virtual workspace
- Communication channels
- Presentation preparation
POC Execution Timeline¶
Typical Week-Long Schedule¶
- Day 1-2: Process Conceptualizing and Modeling
- BPMN diagram creation
- Initial DMN decision modeling
- Day 3-4: Implementation
- Technical development
- System integration
- Initial testing
- Day 5: Validation and Presentation
- Solution review
- Stakeholder presentation
- Lessons learned documentation
Presentation Preparation¶
Recommended Presentation Components¶
- POC Goals
- Selected Process Overview
- Technical Approach
- Implementation Challenges
- Lessons Learned
- Recommendations for Full Implementation
Best Practices¶
Do's¶
- Keep the scope focused and manageable
- Involve both business and technical stakeholders
- Document every step
- Be prepared to pivot
Don'ts¶
- Avoid overly complex processes
- Don't get stuck in perfectionism
- Prevent scope creep
- Minimize political complications
Post-POC Considerations¶
- Detailed assessment report
- Recommendations for full-scale implementation
- Identified gaps and challenges
- Technology and methodology fit evaluation
Tips for Success¶
- Choose a process that:
- Is relevant to core business
- Demonstrates clear value
-
Can be completed within the POC timeframe
-
Maintain open communication
- Be prepared to learn and adapt
- Focus on practical outcomes
Conclusion¶
A well-executed POC provides invaluable insights into process automation capabilities, technological fit, and potential business improvements.
Was this page helpful?
