What is a Relationship Map? A high-level, broad depiction of the connections or exchange between business entities or functions Also known as: Business Interaction Model Organizational Context Diagram Organizational Relationship Map

EXAMPLE

Step 1: Identify Entities Make a list of entities For each entity, draw a box The entity name is placed inside the box Entities can be: Departments Groups Business units Computer applications that have automated processes Stakeholder roles

Step 2: Connect the Entities Draw lines to connect entities With arrowheads OR Without arrowheads

Step 3: Label the Connections Add text labels on the line connectors to describe why a relationship exists

Step 4: Identify Boundary Group similar or closely-related entities Boundary is not itself an Entity