How to Number the Steps in Your Process Like A Pro
Be sure to number the steps in your process if you are building accompanying procedural (step-by-step) documents. When detail and precision are required, a visual process workflow alone is not enough. If you like, you can scroll down to the…
How to Build a Basic Process
Building a process doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, keeping it as simple as possible is a much better approach. In this lesson, we’ll go over the 3 basic parts of a process and the 3 steps to building…
How to Use Decision Objects Within a Process Map
So you’ve built your basic linear process and you’re feeling good about it. You’ve been able to map out the most efficient way to take the trash, you’ve shown grandma how to install an Iphone app in 3 easy and…
3 Fantastic Process Mapping Alternatives to Microsoft Visio
There are many, many desktop and web-based applications available for process mapping and diagramming and I have personally used dozens of them. There’s just too many to write about. Many of these applications do the same thing, for the most…
5 Tips for Building a Great Operations Manual
An operations manual may come in various names (operations manual, operating procedures manual, standard operating procedures, etc.) but they all have the same intention. They should make your business better. A great operations manual can be considered the backbone of…
Operational Process Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts
Paper-dependency is killing operations in a technology world. Have you ever stopped to think about the waste that comes from being too paper-driven in your day-to-day operations? The costs could be upwards of 20% of your company’s overall expenses. How…
How to Choose Process Mapping or Diagramming Software
Choose a process mapping solution that fits your needs. Many organizations find themselves using Microsoft Visio for process mapping, organizational charts and architectural diagrams. Often times, this is because it’s a suitable choice for that organization. However, just as often,…
Business Process Management and Robotic Process Automation
We’re hearing a lot about Business Process Management and Robotic Process Automation these days. So what are they and what’s the difference? Business Process Management (BPM) is a holistic view of process management for your business. It covers the planning,…
Having Fun with Mind Maps Instead of To-Do Lists
Here’s something you might not know! Process mapping and diagramming software isn’t just for process flows! While diagramming software is excellent for mapping out process flows, there’s so much more that you can do with it! Some examples of things…
Use Automation to Power-Up Your Processes
If you want to become more efficient you should automate your processes, right? Yes, but…not so fast, Tiger. Make sure you’re not “automating broken.” While technology has opened up many opportunities for speed and efficiency over the years, the potential…