What is a Process?

Projects and Processes are different:

A project is an effort that has to be completed within a set deadline. Its objective is to deliver a product, service, or discrete result. On the other hand, a process is a procedure realized in a sequence of stages that will produce a recurring result

Processes have elements that facilitate Repeatability and Measurements

• Include flowcharts or documents necessary to identify the specific steps/task necessary to obtain desired results ​
• Identity responsibilities and accountabilities with measures ​
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A process map is a visual representation of a task, process, or workflow. Process maps are a powerful planning and management tool that help you improve and streamline a process's workflow.

Visual Guide for workflows

Process maps provide a visual guide for a process, helping you see all required steps in sequential order. This framework gives you a broad, big-picture overview of the process and a way to explore the more specific details in each step or stage.

Process map elements

Process maps have a few key elements that help represent and organize the various steps in your process. These symbols are based on Unified Modeling Language (UML), the same international standard used for flowcharts.

Swimlane map

Similar to deployment maps, swimlane maps show the steps of a process and who is responsible for each step. Swimlane maps use rows or columns—resembling the lanes in a swimming pool—to represent each stakeholder. An HR team could use a swimlane map to create a detailed breakdown of responsibilities for a process like employee onboarding.