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Flowcharting

Tab 5. Flowcharting. Flowcharts force an organization to focus on a process. Flowcharting Objectives. Understanding what a flow chart is Practice flowcharting. Flowcharting is useful for: Understanding the process as it actually is (& documenting the process)

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Flowcharting

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  1. Tab 5 Flowcharting Flowcharts force an organization to focus on a process.

  2. Flowcharting Objectives Understanding what a flow chart is Practice flowcharting

  3. Flowcharting is useful for: • Understanding the process as it actually is (& documenting the process) • Providing a starting point/baseline view • Identifying key problems/bottlenecks • Showing where to test ideas for most impact • Adding interactivity & fun - gets the team together • Creating a simple & succinct visual process overview

  4. Key Questions for Flowcharts • Is the name of process clear? • Where does the process begin? • Where does the process end? • What does the process include/not include?

  5. 1st Appointment is scheduled Customer calls office Setting up a flowchart Customer’s 1st phone call requesting a service. START . END

  6. Key Symbols for Flowcharts Post-It Notes are great for flowcharting. A square identifies a step in the process Action Yes ? A diamond is a decision point in the process and asks a “yes or no” question. No

  7. Customer phones agency Receptionist “thanks” customer Transfer customer to qualified staff person Customer routed to voicemail Hang up phone Sample Flowchart START Process name: Customer 1st Contact (phone call) to Agency Response 1 person to answer phone Receptionist answers phone? Receptionist able to help customer? Yes Yes Website No No Walk-in Referral Other 1st Contact Options Checked 1x per day END Staff not available

  8. Group Flowcharting For more information go to http://www.niatx.net/PDF/PIToolbox/Flowcharting.pdf

  9. Group Flowcharting • To gain different perspectives and mutual understanding

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