The New Process Podcast: Mirko Kloppenburg interviews Bonitasoft CEO Charles Souillard
About New Process Lab and Mirko Kloppenburg
Hello, I’m Mirko Kloppenburg. I have been working in several process management positions for 20 years and „Higher, faster, further“ has always been my target. – Until I realized that we weren’t getting any further that way. To get to the next level, it is time to rethink processes and to focus on the people, now!
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I created the NewProcessLab.com as a platform to build a community, conduct experiments, and share experiences. The NewProcessLab.com is driven by the purpose to empower you to rethink your process. – All the tools, methods and best practices here will help you to push your process to the next level.
The New Process Podcast in April
This month's of New Process podcast delves into the approach of Bonitasoft in transforming process automation. Our CEO and co-founder Charles Souillard was interviewed by Mirko andhe had the opportunity to talk about Bonita's key features, user engagement strategies, and Charles’ vision for the future of BPM.
The CEO of Bonitasoft is a process guy
“We are on a mission to empower development teams”
Bonitasoft is on a mission to empower development teams to create sustainable applications that drive innovation and competitive advantage for businesses. At its core, the Bonita platform is designed to automate business processes while offering insights into process performance.
Along the way, Charles reveals his profound affinity for processes. He describes himself as an organized and structured individual who deeply believes in the transformative power of processes for organizational improvement. To Charles, processes are not merely about tooling or automation; they represent a mindset and a strategic approach to business operations.
For Charles, the love affair with processes began over two decades ago while working on customer projects in an engineering company. He witnessed firsthand the tangible benefits of implementing process-based technologies, solidifying his conviction in their efficacy. This pivotal moment fueled his passion for process optimization, ultimately leading him to co-found Bonitasoft and offer Bonita as a fundamental business tool.
Charles explains that Bonita is designed to provide development teams with robust tool suites to create process-based applications that address complex business needs. The focus is on equipping organizations, particularly mid-to-large enterprises, with the means to enhance operational excellence through tailored process solutions.
Bonitasoft's approach today revolves around two key product lines: the Bonita Platform for automating processes, designed for development teams, and Bonita Process Insights for analyzing and improving processes, catering to business users. By bridging the gap between developers and end-users, Bonitasoft facilitates collaboration and ensures that process-driven applications meet the diverse needs of stakeholders.
Furthermore, Charles emphasizes the role of processes in fostering collaboration between technical and business teams. By providing user-friendly and efficient applications, Bonitasoft contributes to employee satisfaction and motivation, ultimately boosting overall efficiency and productivity within organizations.
Looking ahead, Charles shares Bonitasoft's commitment to continuous innovation and development. The company's roadmap includes initiatives to further streamline process automation, enhance process insights, and address evolving market demands. Through its unwavering dedication to empowering development teams and optimizing business processes, Bonitasoft remains at the forefront of digital transformation in the BPM industry.
Charles Souillard's deep-seated passion for processes, combined with Bonitasoft's strategic vision and innovative solutions, underscores the company's mission to revolutionize process automation and drive sustainable business growth.