SOPs & Process Documentation

What Is a Process Map?

A process map is a visual representation of a workflow that shows all the steps, decisions, and connections involved.

A process map is a visual representation of a workflow that shows all the steps, decisions, and connections involved. By laying a process out visually, a process map makes it easy to see where work flows smoothly and where it stalls.

Teams use process maps to identify inefficiencies, communicate complex procedures clearly, and agree on how work should be done before writing it up in detail. See process documentation examples.

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What is a process map used for?
Process maps are used to visualize, analyze, and improve how work flows through an organization, and to align teams on a shared understanding of a process.

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