Essential Guidelines for Effective Process Mapping PPT

This PPT slide, part of the 139-slide Business Process Improvement (BPI 7) PowerPoint presentation, titled "How to Build a Process Map - Guidelines" outlines essential steps for creating an effective process map. It emphasizes starting with the overarching structure of the process, ensuring that the initial level captures the essence of the current workflow. The guidance suggests maintaining a manageable number of steps, ideally between 6 and twelve, to avoid complexity and enhance clarity.

Detailing the process is crucial,, but the slide reassures that additional information can be incorporated later. This iterative approach allows for flexibility, accommodating evolving insights as the mapping progresses. The focus is on linking activities with outputs, which reinforces the importance of understanding the flow of information and tasks within the process.

It encourages a mindset centered around activities rather than functions, highlighting actions such as "Prepare" or "Document" as key components. This perspective aids in clarifying responsibilities and outcomes. The slide also recommends practical tools for mapping, such as whiteboards, paper, or post-it notes, which facilitate brainstorming and collaboration.

An "Opportunity Log" is suggested for recording potential improvements, ensuring that insights gained during the mapping process are not overlooked. Finally, it advocates for the use of software tools like PowerPoint or Visio to support the visualization of the process map. This structured approach not only aids in clarity, but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement, making it a valuable resource for organizations aiming to refine their processes.

This slide is part of the Business Process Improvement (BPI 7) PowerPoint presentation.

Developed by a Senior Executive and Operational Excellence Coach with experience at organizations including NOKIA, MICROVENTION, and MAGELLAN, this is a presentation on the BPI 7 methodology for business process management/improvement.

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