Business Process Owner Charter
Reference model
The charter serves as a foundational document for process ownership.
About this model
A document that outlines the authority and accountability of a Business Process Owner, detailing their responsibilities and the processes they oversee.
Originator not stated.
How to read it
- Review the roles and responsibilities outlined in the charter.
- Ensure alignment with organizational goals and process improvement initiatives.
What this does
Defines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of a Business Process Owner to ensure effective process management and improvement.
When to use it
Use it when establishing or clarifying the role of a Business Process Owner in an organization.
Not when: Do not use it when the process ownership is already well-defined or when there is no need for a formal charter.
What happens next
Develop a process improvement plan based on the charter.
Golden thread
Builds on ←
- Process map
- Stakeholder analysis
Feeds into →
- Process improvement plan
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Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.