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Optimizing smooth workflows

Look at ways you can improve good processes.

To optimize the workflow, use the data you collected at the beginning about how long a task should take vs. how long it actually takes and other ways to measure success or failure.
Model new workflows with the improvements you want to make to estimate the impact of the outcome.

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Improving sticky workflows

Once you've implemented your workflow, continue to analyze your process to see how effective it is. Metics to look at:

  • How often the workflow is initiated
  • How often it's completed
  • How long it takes to perform tasks in the workflow
  • Ho...

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Analyzing new workflows

When you start to analyze the workflow for an existing process that hasn't been documented, your primary goal is to portray it using either multiple sticky notes or a workflow management software program.

  • Early in the workflow creation process, you will spot the gaps and inefficien...

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Workflow analysis

Workflow analysis has 3 goals:

  • To document and represent the workflows.
  • To improve an existing workflow that is problematic.
  • To optimize a smoothly operating workflow with automation.

When you start analyzing your workflows, you need to consider the bu...

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Improving sticky workflows

Once you've implemented your workflow, continue to analyze your process to see how effective it is. Metics to look at:

  • How often the workflow is initiated
  • How often it's completed
  • How long it takes to perform tasks in the workflow
  • Ho...

Workflow analysis

Workflow analysis has 3 goals:

  • To document and represent the workflows.
  • To improve an existing workflow that is problematic.
  • To optimize a smoothly operating workflow with automation.

When you start analyzing your workflows, you need to consider the bu...

Why Is Workflow Documentation Important?

  • It helps optimize processes: You can’t improve upon what you can’t even see.
  • It ensures accountability: Without workflow documentation, anytime there’s a blocker, it’s a challenge to find out who or what caused it.
  • It takes the co...

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