Project teams can see workflows, dependencies, and decision points by means of a flowchart—a graphical depiction of a process. It describes the exact path a process travels from beginning to end using symbols and arrows.
When to Use a Flowchart?
📌 Documenting complex workflows for better understanding.
📌 Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
📌 Standardizing processes across teams.
📌 Improving communication among stakeholders.
Common Symbols in Flowcharts
🔹 Oval: Start or End
🔹 Rectangle: Process step
🔹 Diamond: Decision point (Yes/No)
🔹 Arrow: Flow direction
Example: Change Request Process
A change request might follow this path:
1️⃣ Request submission (oval) → 2️⃣ Review by project manager (rectangle) → 3️⃣ Approval needed? (diamond) → 4️⃣ Yes → Implement change (rectangle) → 5️⃣ No → Request rejected (oval).
Why Flowcharts Matter
- Makes complex processes easy to understand.
- Identifies gaps and inefficiencies before they become problems.
- Improves consistency in project execution.
By making workflows visual and structured, flowcharts help reduce confusion and improve efficiency.
