Process according to Cambridge dictionary is* a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result*.
Process may provide knowledge about:

• where to go?
• how to get there?
• which shortcuts will work?
• which shortcuts will NOT work?
• what is risk of each option?
• why? (not just what)
• who? is responsible

A fully effective software process must be consider the relationships of:

• all required tasks,
• tools,
• methods,
• skills,
• motivation of people involved.