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Process mapping is the solution to your workflow woes if you tend to feel like there are a lot of gray areas and blind turns that slow down your process flow. By including the people involved in a project in the process mapping technique, you can come out not only with a detailed process map<\/a> but a project management tool that can be cross-functional for anyone in your organization.<\/p>\n

In this blog, we\u2019ll dive straight into the topic by covering structure, like types of process map symbols, the benefits of creating a detailed process map, and carefully outline each step in an effective process flow.<\/p>\n

Get the template<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What is process mapping?<\/h2>\n

Process mapping provides a visual representation of all the steps necessary to complete a process. You\u2019ll often hear it called a process flowchart, workflow map, or business process mapping.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are a variety of process maps and there are even more names than the ones mentioned above, like stream maps or high-level process maps.\u00a0Business process mapping is an important step in your project\u2019s life cycle<\/a>. When done right, it will carefully map each step necessary to complete your project on time and to the satisfaction of your stakeholders or customers.<\/p>\n

More often than not, a process map is used by process improvement teams, but you\u2019ll still find project managers who use it to visually describe the project\u2019s workflow.\u00a0Generally, you\u2019ll map out your current process, so you have a frame of reference. Next, you\u2019ll map out your ideal process and perform a gap analysis between the two, so you can figure out how to get from \u201cas is\u201d to \u201cto be\u201d as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

What is the connection with Six Sigma?<\/h3>\n

Six Sigma gives you the tools and techniques to solve complex problems and identify process improvement opportunities. Ultimately, it aims to speed up your processes and reduce the amount of variability and defective elements in your workflow. The most common methodology of Six Sigma is DMAIC<\/a>, and it\u2019s used for existing products or processes that aren\u2019t meeting customer or stakeholder satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what DMAIC stands for:<\/p>\n