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Process Flow Diagram Template

A process flow makes how work actually happens visible. This template maps steps, decisions, and handoffs so you can find and fix friction.

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The business problem it solves

Undocumented processes hide bottlenecks, rework loops, and unclear ownership that quietly drain performance.

Who should use it

  • Business analysts mapping processes
  • Operational excellence teams
  • Project teams designing new workflows

When to use it

Use it for current-state analysis and future-state design during improvement work.

What this template helps you do

  • Process steps and sequence
  • Decision points
  • Roles and handoffs
  • Inputs and outputs
  • Current vs future state
Inside the template
  1. Start and end points
  2. Process steps
  3. Decision points
  4. Handoffs
  5. Improvement notes

How it connects to the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle

This template supports the Discover stage of the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle. It also maps to these related lifecycles, where you can see how the work fits the bigger delivery picture:

Operational Excellence LifecycleTransformation LifecycleSDLC Lifecycle

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

To visualize how a process works, expose bottlenecks and handoff gaps, and design an improved future state.

Detailed enough to show decisions and handoffs, but simple enough that stakeholders can follow it at a glance.

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