Training and Development-How to make flow charts.

Process modeling

Why to document process?

Documentation ensures business continuity and has many benefits including ability for the organization to demonstrate improvements in its systems over time.

Written processes define the baseline standards of the organization and are refined to form basis of Quality management systems, Excellence models etc.

Project Management,Quality management systems, Excellence Models,Software Engineering, Network Architecture, Database design, data modeling All of them has one thing common, their reliance on clear and crisp documentation specially the flow charts, process mapping etc. 

Process flow charts

One of the most important skill that has helped me through the years is the skill of process mapping,developing flow charts, approval from all the stake holders and publishing for the end user.

Process mapping is an essential skill required in in the field of process engineering, process mapping, SAP business process documentation, consulting, Quality management (ISO,EFQM), Customer services, Business process outsourcing, Business process modeling and many more.

Business Process Model and Notation

The most comprehensive guide that has helped me in understanding the notations, operators, rules of different connections etc is know as Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). You can download your copy from the following link:

• Business Process Model & Notation Guide

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Tools to use:

Basic flow charts

Basic tools to develop flow charts,process charts etc is available in Microsoft word and PowerPoint but they have their own limitations. You can quickly make a organo gram or explain a process on a higher level but if you need to present everything in details and have a clear presentation of interactions then you need to use advanced tools like MS Visio. There are many more software's available in the market but i will stick to the one i spent most of my time on.

Microsoft Visio

The most commonly used software for making flow charts is Visio which allows you to develop flow charts in more concise manner. You can get started by learning about visio from the following publication

• Visio for beginners 2007

Updated version available on the following links

Visio 2016

Visio 2016 Step by Step Guide

Cross Reference:
Project Management Skills

Microsoft Word Skills

Skill development - Project Management

Project Management

One of the most essential skill development in today's world is the knowledge of how to handle tasks,assignments and how to consolidate the progress reports.

Project Management Body of Knowledge is the main guide issued by Project Management Institute (PMI) and forms the basis of industry wide standards.

You can read the guide at the following public domain link.

PMBOK Guide book 

If you aspire to become a certified Project Manager then you can find some important resource on the following links:

PMBOK - Fifth Edition

PMP Exam preparation Kit

Disclaimer:

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