Process improvement

We'll give you the tools you need to visualize, optimize, and scale business processes.

Why you need the Lean PDCA cycle to improve your iterative process
Learn about the PDCA cycle and how it improves iterative processes, reduces waste, and creates better products.
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- Process improvement
An ultimate guide to business process management
Learn all about business process management, why it’s important, and the steps of using BPM to optimize your business.
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- Process improvement
Process map templates and examples
Show—don’t tell—the steps of your workflow with a process map. You can get started quickly with our process map templates!
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- Process improvement
- Diagramming
How to use swimlanes to improve project management
In this article, we’ll discuss swimlane diagrams and how they can improve your project management processes overall.
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Using SIPOC to improve business processes
SIPOC is a tool that helps you identify opportunities for process improvement. This article includes free templates!
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- Process improvement
What is ERP?
In this post, we discuss components of an ERP system, how an ERP system works, and what the benefits of enterprise resource planning are.
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- Process improvement
How to know if your processes are working
In this article, we'll discuss what to look for when determining how well your processes are working and offer steps to help you design effective processes.
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- Process improvement
What is systems thinking in the Scaled Agile Framework?
Systems thinking is figuring out how various things influence each other within a system. By considering the complete picture, teams can proactively find and fix potential problems, take the lead on changes that need to be made, and improve the system overall.
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- Process improvement
How to create documentation your team will actually use
Effective documentation can be a driving force behind better decision-making, clearer communication, and efficiency.
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- Process improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
5 common frustrations with documentation (and how to solve them)
You’ll rarely hear that documentation is easy, and you’ll hear it’s useful even less. We’re here to change that. In this article, we’ll explore the five most common frustrations we hear about documentation and share our solutions, so your team can build the future—faster.
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- Process improvement
Is my process working? [flowchart]
In this blog post, you will learn how to evaluate and revamp your current process.
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- Process improvement
Mapping your current state with Lucidchart
In this article, we will walk you through the process of creating a visual current state map using Lucidchart.
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