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# Exploring value streams

# Exploring value streams {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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In Enterprise Architecture, a value stream represents an end-to-end sequence of activities that delivers value in your enterprise architecture landscape. A value stream is made up of individual value stream stages, each of
which represents a discrete step in that sequence.

A value stream is a sequence of activities that helps you visualize the flow of a process from start to finish. It shows the value of each step and the application models associated with each step.  
Hire to Retire is a value stream that encompasses the lifecycle of an employee within an organization, from the time they are hired until they retire. This value stream will containing stages such as onboarding, development, retention, offboarding, etc.
**Related concepts**   

* [Exploring value stream stages](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/33iWmxAyhRBOPcLi2z9znQ "Value stream stages are a specific section within the overall value stream, encompassing a specific set of activities.")
* [Manage value stream stages](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/OkgITC0IcxX2gtIEq1B40w "Value stream stages are the building blocks of a value stream, each adding an incremental value. Add or edit value stream stages in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Exploring a business portfolio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/PebEDjSjRK64CW5TtSI4Nw "As an Enterprise Architect, view the capability hierarchy, manage capabilities, and assign business applications to the capabilities.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [View value streams details](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r1P18FHiSxR1J5LqhT2baw "You can value stream details in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add or edit a value stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zH603ti5VNYU4woWmfy6Xw "Create or edit a value stream to organize and understand the flow of value creation in your organization.")
* [Add value stream stages to a value stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5nwjeLSlW~G6pKyu9R1DwA "You can add value stream stages to a value stream to break it down into discrete steps. This establishes the foundation for associating business processes and business capabilities with each stage.")
* [Associate an application model to a value stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2~5h_WVC1D0pWqrv1aC5cg "You can add an application model to a value stream to better manage your application portfolios. This ensures that any hardware/software investments are tied to the organizational goal and requirement.")