François, Peter A.Kampmann, MarlonPlattfaut, RalfConers, AndréKalenborn, AxelFazal-Baqaie, MasudLinssen, OliverVolland, AlexanderYigitbas, EnesEngstler, MartinBertram, Martin2023-11-282023-11-282023978-3-88579-734-01617-5468https://dl.gi.de/handle/20.500.12116/42689The benefits of reusing software and its prerequisites reach from faster implementation time to higher software quality and reduced maintenance effort through fewer artefacts to be maintained. However, in the context of BPM projects and automation, systematic reuse has not been adequately incorporated, resulting in missed opportunities. This research addresses this gap by extending the Business Process Management Lifecycle by Dumas et al. following a Design Science Research approach to include mechanisms to allow systematic automation reuse in BPM projects. Practical approaches for reuse in BPM initiatives are identified. The findings highlight the importance of ten concepts in promoting systematic reuse in BPM projects. The proposed approach enhances the BPM lifecycle by incorporating systematic reuse practices to utilize the mentioned advantages.enReuseBusiness Process ManagementAutomation ReuseBPM LifecycleDesign ScienceText/Conference Paper