Process Flows

Description:

A process flow chart or map is a graphic that falls somehwere between a flow chart and an information graphic and is usually used to describe an operational process.

Other communication formats:
Flow charts, information graphic.

Strengths:

  • Flexible
  • Useful in helping to define or analyze a human process
  • Good for modelling behavior of individuals, groups or systems
  • Intuitive

Uses:

  • Define abstract processes
  • Brainstorming new paths in a process
  • Model building

Weaknesses:

  • No standard symbols
  • May over simplify the process
  • May suffer from "Rube Goldberg" complexity

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