How to Create a Workflow

Following we have listed the basic steps you need to follow to create a

workflow diagram.

Step $1$: Identify the process you want to map out. If a process is complex

and is repeated often, it would help those who are involved in carrying it

out to have it documented.

Step $2$: Discuss with process owners to decide which should and shouldn't

be documented in your workflow diagram. Also define the outcomes you

need to generate.

Step $3$: List down the steps involved in the workflow. Gather everyone

involved in the workflow and map out the process steps in detail. Some

steps may take up more time than you can afford, such steps can be

outsourced or eliminated.

Step $4$: Estimate the time each step would take to complete. If it's a new

workflow, a rough estimate would suffice.

Step $5$: Using workflow diagrams, visualize the workflow steps you have

identified. Here you can highlight the actors responsible for carrying them

out as well. Using the basic flowchart symbols, you can create a workflow

diagram.

Step $5$: The workflow may change overtime. Keep your workflow diagrams

uptodate by constantly revising and refining them.

The benefit of having a digital workflow diagram is that you can update it

whenever you want. Creately offers a diagram Viewer that you can embed

in your company wikis and websites. It will reflect any updates you make

to the original diagram. AFTER READING THE ABOVE "HOW TO CREATE A WORKFLOW" ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: a$.$ Identify a process within your own business, previous or current company, or hypothetical example, and list its key elements to get from step A to Z$.$ On this first task: name the process and list the key elements or components.

b$.$ Chose a type of workflow that better describes your identified process and layout the key components $($actors$,$ activities, results$)$ to show how it flows.

c$.$ Follow steps $1$ to $5$ from the attached file "What is a workflow" to complete your assignment.

d$.$ Feel free to use any software resource that you might have access to such as excel, powerpoint, workflow software apps, project management apps, or even a handmade $($clear & clean$)$ diagram.