Dr. Markus Gappmaier


Dr. Markus Gappmaier

In November 2021, a time that was still characterized by the recent pandemic, BKM reached a special milestone: the still youthful Best-Knowledge Method (formerly the Picture Card Design Method) turned 25.

At the same time, the opportunity arose to make this fascinatingly powerful method for process optimization and potential mobilization of all kinds much more usable by supporting virtual BKM application on distributed, digital whiteboards in addition to the proven analog form of application around a physical table.

Holistic mobilization of potential with ease with the help of BKM will also become increasingly tangible in short videos for interested parties who have not yet been able to experience the great power of BKM for themselves.

The current BKM video entitled "Short description of the BKM - Best-Knowledge Method" can be found here:

Short description of the BKM - Best Knowledge Method

For all those who would like to apply the BKM for the first time: The BKM introductory booklet "Everything is a Process?!" mentioned in the video infobox prepares you for the initial application, while the necessary BKM card print templates can be obtained free of charge from GappBridging International (as can a PDF-format version of the English booklet mentioned above).

We look forward to all the good that BKM will help to achieve in the further course of its second quarter of a century of existence.

Sincerely
Markus Gappmaier
GappBridging International (GBI)

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PCDM Milestones


  • 2021 - 2022

    Relaunch

    Redesign of the PCDM

    Starting on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the PCDM, we invite you to learn of new things about our method jewel BKM.

  • 2003-2020

    NEW TEACHING AND TRAINING METHODS

    Video / Computer Based Training

    Video-based distance learning on the PCDM already in 2003 (international certification training from the USA)
    Online teaching with virtual PCDM modeling work for the first time as part of the UAS Vorarlberg Digital Innovation course in December 2020 with geographically distributed participants (small groups with Miro and MS Teams support)

  • 2008-2015

    PUBLICATIONS

    Book "Everything’s a Process?!"

    Book "Everything’s a Process?!": Simply effective process optimization in every situation with the Picture Card Design Method (PCDM); in German
    PCDM Quick References manuals for process management and for coaching
    Articles in various professional journals about PCDM process innovation

  • 2003 - 2006

    FIRST ADDITIONAL PCDM MODULES

    BYU-Marriott School of Management, GBI

    After several years of proving basic PCDM AS IS modeling modules, customized PCDM analysis, improvement and innovation modules are added.

  • 2001-2004

    FIRST PCDM DEVELOPMENT "BEYOND PROCESS MANAGEMENT"

    YW Orem Canyonview St./BYU MFHD Program

    Practitioners’ needs lead to development of first additional PCDM modules for another discipline (coaching) and for the support of general group work.

  • 1997 - 2003

    FIRST INTERNATIONAL DISSEMINATION, PROOF OF CONCEPT

    ipo-JKU Linz/Austria, BYU-Marriott School of Management, USA

    International presentations on the PCDM starting in 1997 (Keynote at IDIMT '97; Invited keynote at 1st World Congress on Systemic Management 2001; Invited Keynote at the 1st PzM Summit 2003)
    PCDM based BPM certification programs in Europe and in the USA are conducted
    PCDM principles-based student work wins 1st & 2nd prize in US-wide FedEx supply chain management contest (2001)
    PCDM workshop is selected as best workshop at the international Participatory Design-Conference '98 in Washington

  • 1998

    FIRST PCDM BASED BPM CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

    JKU Linz/Austria

    PCDM based course Holistic Business Process Management at the Institute for Personnel and Organizational Development in Business and Administration (ipo) at Linz University

  • 1996

    BIRTH OF THE PCDM

    First PCDM thought

    14 November 1996 "Flash of inspiration" while attending a conference at the MIT campus in Boston, USA

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