Your workflows shouldn’t be complicated. Here’s an easy way to make them smoother: Flowcharts.

Why It Matters:

If you’re dealing with inefficiencies or bottlenecks, a flowchart can help you see the full picture and make immediate improvements. It turns complex processes into clear, actionable steps that everyone can follow.

How to Get Started:

1. Identify a specific area of your business that needs improvement.

2. Clearly mark where it begins and ends.

3. Break down the process into individual, manageable steps.

4. Flowchart symbols

5. Draw the flowchart (simple example)

Recommended flowcharting tools:

• Drawio - free version, great for just starting out
• Lucidchart - Limited free plan, paid plan great for businesses needing collaboration and more advanced features

Use your flowchart as a blueprint for your operations (we use them for 90% of our clients). Train your team on the process, ensuring everyone understands each step. Use the flowchart to spot bottlenecks or redundant steps throughout your organization.